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

Sponsored byRep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]NJ· Introduced 21 février 2025

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

21 juillet 2026·2 days ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 12 août 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

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
21 juillet 2026 · IntroReferral
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
2 juillet 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
2 juillet 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
2 juillet 2026 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
2 juillet 2026 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
2 juillet 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
2 juillet 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
2 juillet 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 mai 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 mai 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 mai 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 mai 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
21 mai 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

6 cosponsors

Sponsor

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

Cosponsors

Democrat350%
Republican350%

Democrat:Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]VA
Republican:Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]FL
Democrat:Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]PA
Democrat:Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]NJ
Republican:Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]NE
Republican:Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX

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Health

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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

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Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To21 Feb 2025
- Markup By21 May 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-720

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