Bills · HR 1493
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1493State and local government operationsIntergovernmental relations
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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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, are a significant public health concern with potentially long-lasting physical, cognitive, and mental health consequences for millions of Americans. By reauthorizing and improving these federal programs, the bill ensures continued investment in understanding, preventing, and treating these injuries. Without this bill, critical federal funding for TBI research, surveillance, state grants, and advocacy services would expire, potentially hindering ongoing efforts to reduce TBI incidence and improve outcomes for affected individuals.
The improvements outlined in the bill, such as enhanced data collection on high-risk populations and mandatory public information sharing by the CDC, mean that future prevention and treatment efforts can be more targeted and effective. This could lead to fewer injuries, better recovery for those affected, and more informed decision-making by policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public, directly addressing a critical health challenge many people face.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes various federal programs related to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) for an additional five years, from 2026 through 2030.
Ensures continued federal support and funding for critical initiatives focused on TBI prevention, detection, and treatment.
PROVISION 02
Expands the scope of data collected by TBI surveillance and registry programs to include TBI prevalence, specific high-risk populations (including occupational factors), causes, related risk factors, and short- and long-term outcomes, including mental health conditions.
Provides a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of TBI to inform the development of more effective prevention and treatment strategies.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to make aggregated TBI and concussion information publicly available online, including data on high-risk populations and tailored prevention strategies.
Increases transparency and empowers the public and healthcare professionals with vital, accessible information to understand and address TBIs.
PROVISION 04
Modifies State grant programs for TBI to require consideration of high-risk populations in outreach, include Tribal communities, establish a maintenance-of-effort rule for state funding, and allow for waivers of matching fund requirements.
Makes state TBI programs more inclusive, ensures sustained local investment, and potentially increases access to federal grants for states and Tribal entities.
PROVISION 05
Revises the official definition of 'traumatic brain injury' to include brain injuries caused by anoxia due to trauma and damage from internal/external sources leading to infection, toxicity, surgery, or vascular disorders (not age-related), and allows the Secretary to make further revisions.
Clarifies the scope of conditions covered by federal TBI programs and ensures the definition can evolve with medical and scientific understanding.
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D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
39
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSMAY 21
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAY 21
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
FEB 21
Introduced in House
FEB 21
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1493
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Last actionMay 21, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025
House BillHR 1493State and local government operationsIntergovernmental relations
To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 21, 2026
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