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119-hr-3432119th CongressWALLET

TDS Research Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

Introduced

Summary

Directs the NIH to study "Trump Derangement Syndrome" by using existing National Institute of Mental Health programs and other NIH authorities to trace its origins, measure psychological and social effects, analyze drivers like media and polarization, and explore possible interventions.

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  • Researchers: Sets specific research objectives including identifying earliest documented cases, investigating long-term psychological and social impacts, analyzing contributing factors such as media exposure and polarization, and exploring coping strategies or interventions.
  • Communities and individuals: Seeks findings on how intense emotional or cognitive reactions tied to Donald J. Trump affect people, groups, and public discourse.
  • Policymakers: Requires a progress report to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee two years after enactment and annual reports thereafter with findings and recommendations.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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NIH research on Trump Derangement Syndrome

If enacted, NIH would study "Trump Derangement Syndrome" using existing programs and funds. The research would look at how it starts, early cases, causes like media and polarization, and long-term mental and social effects. It would also explore ways to reduce harms or help people cope. NIH would work with other agencies and universities. NIH would report to Congress within 2 years of enactment and then every year with progress, findings, and next steps.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

OH • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 5/15/2025

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