H.R. 1493
To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
Plain-English summary
This measure 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.
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Sponsor · Democratic · NJ
Robert J. MenendezCosponsor · Democratic · NJ
Christopher R. DeluzioCosponsor · Democratic · PA
Daniel CrenshawCosponsor · Republican · TX
Donald J BaconCosponsor · Republican · NE
Yevgeny 'Eugene' VindmanCosponsor · Democratic · VA
John H. RutherfordCosponsor · Republican · FL
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