Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act

House Bill

H.R. 7590

119th Congress

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 17, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark DeSaulnier

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill aims to establish minimum safety standards across all states for preventing and treating concussions in student athletes. It would create consistent protocols for identifying head injuries during school sports activities and ensuring young athletes receive proper medical care before returning to play. The legislation addresses growing concerns about the long-term health effects of concussions on developing brains.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced2/17/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act

This bill aims to establish minimum safety standards across all states for preventing and treating concussions in student athletes. It would create consistent protocols for identifying head injuries during school sports activities and ensuring young athletes r

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This bill aims to establish minimum safety standards across all states for preventing and treating concussions in student athletes. It would create consistent protocols for identifying head injuries during school sports activities and ensuring young athletes receive proper medical care before returning to play. The legislation addresses growing concerns about the long-term health effects of concussions on developing brains.

Bill Number: 7590
Introduced: 2/17/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act
Bill Number: 7590
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 2/17/2026
Summary: This bill aims to establish minimum safety standards across all states for preventing and treating concussions in student athletes. It would create consistent protocols for identifying head injuries during school sports activities and ensuring young athletes receive proper medical care before return

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to establish minimum safety standards across all states for preventing and treating concussions in student athletes. It would create consistent protocols for identifying head injuries during school sports activities and ensuring young athletes receive proper medical care before returning to play. The legislation addresses growing concerns about the long-term health effects of concussions on developing brains.

Last updated: 2/20/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Sets baseline safety requirements that all states must follow for handling concussions in school sports programs
Ensures student athletes who suffer head injuries receive proper medical evaluation before being allowed to return to play
Addresses the serious public health concern of youth sports-related brain injuries, which can have lasting effects on cognitive development and mental health
Creates consistency in concussion protocols across states, protecting students whether they play in California or Kentucky
Would likely require schools to implement education programs for coaches, parents, and athletes about recognizing concussion symptoms

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect millions of student athletes, their families, coaches, and school administrators across the country. Parents would have greater assurance that their children are protected by evidence-based safety standards regardless of where they live. Schools and athletic programs would need to adopt standardized concussion management protocols, potentially requiring additional training and medical resources, but ultimately reducing the risk of serious long-term brain injuries in young athletes.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7590, 119th Congress (2026). "Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7590

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