Bills · S 3130
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3130Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans TBI Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 6· LAST ACTION NOV 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a significant issue faced by many veterans, particularly those from recent conflicts, who experience chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These injuries can lead to persistent challenges with mental health, cognitive function, and daily life, including an increased risk of suicide. Currently, treatments for chronic mTBI can be limited, and this bill aims to fill that gap.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated funding to explore and validate new, potentially more effective neurorehabilitation treatments, especially non-drug options, for veterans. This could lead to a tangible improvement in the quality of life for thousands of veterans by offering them better care options. If it doesn't pass, research into these innovative treatments for chronic mTBI might continue at a slower pace or without the specific focus and funding this program would provide, potentially delaying breakthroughs in veteran care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a three-year grant program at the VA called the "TBI Innovation Grant Program" to fund research into new treatments for chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in veterans.
This creates a dedicated channel for supporting innovative research specifically aimed at a pressing health issue for veterans.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant funds to be used for developing and testing new neurorehabilitation treatments, with an emphasis on non-pharmacological (non-drug) therapies and rigorous scientific trials.
This ensures that the research focuses on developing comprehensive, patient-centered care beyond just medication, validated by strong scientific evidence.
PROVISION 03
Directs that funded activities aim to improve veterans' mental health outcomes, reduce suicide risk, and lessen the long-term effects of mTBI.
This provision links the research directly to critical quality-of-life and safety concerns for veterans, ensuring a focus on meaningful impact.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $30 million in funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 for the grant program, which can also use existing VA mental health care program funds.
This specifies the financial commitment and timeframe for supporting the crucial research and development efforts.
PROVISION 05
Mandates coordination with the VA's Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program to ensure comprehensive support for veterans.
This ensures that new TBI treatments are integrated with existing mental health and suicide prevention efforts, offering holistic care.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
46
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 6
Introduced in Senate
NOV 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3130
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 6, 2025
Last actionNov 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 6, 2025
Senate BillS 3130Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans TBI Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 6, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
