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.

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title: 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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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PALLONE:H.R. 1493.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: [The Congress shallhave Power] To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, andamong the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.[Page H730]

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Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] · [R-NE-2] · B001298 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-21 · original
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Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] · [D-NJ-8] · M001226 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-21 · original
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Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] · [R-TX-2] · C001120 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-21 · original
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Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] · [D-PA-17] · D000530 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-25
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Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] · [R-FL-5] · R000609 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-23
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Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] · [D-VA-7] · V000138 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-19
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2026-07-21T20:32:16ZReferred To
Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
2026-07-02T14:04:54ZReported By
2026-05-21T13:46:56ZMarkup By
2025-02-21T20:34:10ZReferred To

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2026-07-20 15:46:20FloorH38310via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-07-20 15:46:12FloorH37300via House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
2026-07-20 15:46:12Floor8000via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
2026-07-20 15:39:05FloorH8D000via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.
2026-07-20 15:39:02FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)
2026-07-20 15:38:49FloorH30300via House floor actions
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-07-02CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
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2026-07-02CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
2026-07-02Committee5000via Library of Congress
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
2026-05-21Committeevia House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-02-21IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
Introduced in House
2025-02-21IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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Display Title2026-09-19T23:40:54Z
To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-22T05:38:24Z
To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-13T09:03:26Z
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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00 · 2025-02-21 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

S 2898 (119) Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Latest: 2025-10-08 — Star Print ordered on the bill.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
S 891 (119) Bipartisan Health Care Act
Latest: 2025-03-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
HR 1768 (119) Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
Latest: 2025-03-03 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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