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H.R. 1493 House Health

To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Pallone, Frank (D-NJ-6)
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STAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

Currently in the House. Last action: ordered to be reported by the yeas and nays: 43 - 0 on May 21, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Feb 21, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Feb 21, 2025
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held May 21, 2026
  4. House Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0. May 21, 2026

Cosponsors

6

Subjects

Congressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsNeurological disordersState and local government operations

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    • Markup By , May 21, 2026
    • Referred To , Feb 21, 2025

Summary

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.Specifically, the bill reauthorizesCenters 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.), CDC research and public awareness activities to reduce traumatic brain injuries,Administration for Community Living (ACL) grants to states and American Indian consortiums for services and support for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries, andACL grants for protection and advocacy agencies supporting individuals with traumatic brain injuries.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. 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.

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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