To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
Rep. Pallone Leads Bipartisan Push to Fund Brain Injury Programs and Research Through 2030
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both Democrats and Republicans and continues programs that already exist. It is likely to move forward because both parties generally agree on brain injury research.
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Impact Analysis
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Life & Work
Veterans are among the populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries due to combat-related blast exposure and other service-related causes. While the bill does not single out veterans by name, its expanded surveillance of high-risk populations and research into long-term TBI effects would generate data and insights directly relevant to veteran healthcare needs.
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
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