To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
In Committee
Introduced:Feb 21, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Dingell
Representative
Democratic
MI-6
Cosponsors
5
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Health
Summary
This bill reauthorizes federal traumatic brain injury programs through 2030, including CDC surveillance and research grants, and Administration for Community Living support services grants. It expands these programs, requires studies on long-term effects, and renames one program after the late Representative Bill Pascrell Jr.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill reauthorizes federal traumatic brain injury programs through 2030, including CDC surveillance and research grants, and Administration for Community Living support services grants. It expands these programs, requires studies on long-term effects, and renames one program after the late Representative Bill Pascrell Jr.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This bill reauthorizes from FY2026-FY2030 and expands Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs relating to traumatic brain injuries. It also requires HHS to conduct a study and report to Congress on traumatic brain injuries.</p><p>Specifically, the bill reauthorizes</p><ul><li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants to states for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries (renaming the program after the late Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.), </li><li>CDC research and public awareness activities to reduce traumatic brain injuries,</li><li>Administration for Community Living (ACL) grants to states and American Indian consortiums for services and support for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries, and</li><li>ACL grants for protection and advocacy agencies supporting individuals with traumatic brain injuries.</li></ul><p>Also, the bill generally expands the scope and requirements of these programs, including by requiring the CDC to publish information on populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries and strategies for preventing such injuries in these populations. </p><p>Additionally, HHS must conduct a study on long-term symptoms or conditions in people who experience traumatic brain injuries and report the findings to Congress. HHS must also submit a report to Congress on populations with a higher risk of traumatic brain injuries and outreach efforts for such populations.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Reauthorizes traumatic brain injury programs from 2026 through 2030
Expands CDC surveillance, research, and public awareness activities
Continues ACL grants for support services and protection and advocacy
Requires study on long-term symptoms and conditions from brain injuries
Renames state grant program after Representative Bill Pascrell Jr.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Individuals living with traumatic brain injuries would benefit from continued and expanded federal support programs, research, and services. The bill ensures ongoing funding for prevention efforts and identifies populations at higher risk, potentially reducing the incidence and impact of brain injuries.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Health
Related Subjects
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Intergovernmental relations
Neurological disorders
State and local government operations
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
1493, 119th Congress (2025). "To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1493
