To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
Last recorded step: House, Jul 21, 2026.
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This bill would reauthorize and expand federal programs for traumatic brain injury research, prevention, and patient support services.
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What it does
This bill would reauthorize and expand Department of Health and Human Services programs through fiscal year 2030 focused on the prevention, surveillance, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. It proposes renaming the CDC's state grant program for injury registries after the late Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr., and would require the agency to publish prevention strategies specifically for high-risk populations. Additionally, the bill would mandate a federal study on the long-term symptoms experienced by individuals with traumatic brain injuries and require a report to Congress regarding outreach efforts for vulnerable groups.
Who is affected
This bill affects individuals living with traumatic brain injuries and populations identified as being at higher risk for such injuries. It impacts several federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Administration for Community Living (ACL), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Additionally, the legislation involves state governments, American Indian consortiums, and protection and advocacy agencies that receive grants to provide surveillance, services, and support.
Key provisions
- Reauthorization of traumatic brain injury programs. Extends funding from fiscal year 2026 through 2030 for various Department of Health and Human Services programs focused on the prevention, surveillance, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
- Expansion of CDC surveillance and public awareness activities. Renames state surveillance grants after the late Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. and requires the CDC to publish prevention strategies and information specifically targeting high-risk populations.
- Support for state and tribal service grants. Reauthorizes Administration for Community Living grants provided to states, American Indian consortiums, and protection and advocacy agencies to assist individuals living with traumatic brain injuries.
- Study on long-term health impacts. Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and report to Congress regarding long-term symptoms or conditions experienced by individuals after a traumatic brain injury.
- Reporting on high-risk populations. Requires a formal report to Congress identifying populations at a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries and detailing federal outreach efforts directed toward those groups.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill reauthorizes the specified traumatic brain injury programs for the period of fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2030.
Relationship to existing law
This bill reauthorizes and expands existing Department of Health and Human Services programs for traumatic brain injury surveillance, research, and public awareness originally administered by the CDC and the Administration for Community Living. It also modifies existing grant programs for state services and protection and advocacy agencies, including renaming the CDC's surveillance and registry grant program after the late Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to reauthorize and expand federal programs through FY2030 to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. It seeks to enhance public awareness, research, and support services for affected individuals while specifically addressing the needs of high-risk populations.