H.R. 1493

119th Congress

In Committee

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

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]NJ· Introduced 21 February 2025
Open on Congress.gov

6

Cosponsors

15

Actions

0

Amendments

1

Committees

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Latest action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

21 July 2026·2 days ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 12 August 2025

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 reauthorizes

  • 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.), 
  • 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, and
  • ACL 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.

Timeline

15 actions

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    21 July 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    20 July 2026 · Floor

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    20 July 2026 · Floor

  4. Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    20 July 2026 · Floor

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules.

    20 July 2026 · Floor

  6. Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    20 July 2026 · Floor

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.

    20 July 2026 · Floor

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    20 July 2026 · Floor

  9. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.

    2 July 2026 · Committee

  10. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.

    2 July 2026 · Committee

  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.

    2 July 2026 · Calendars

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.

    2 July 2026 · Calendars

  13. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.

    2 July 2026 · Committee

  14. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.

    2 July 2026 · Committee

  15. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.

    2 July 2026 · Committee

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    21 May 2026 · Committee

  17. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    21 May 2026 · Committee

  18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    21 May 2026 · Committee

  19. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    21 May 2026 · Committee

  20. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

    21 May 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

6 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]NJ

Cosponsors

  • Democrat350%
  • Republican350%

Classification

Policy area

Health

Legislative 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

1

  • Energy and Commerce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To21 Feb 2025
    • Markup By21 May 2026

Reports

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 3 on 21 February 2025 to 6 on 19 May 2026.

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