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LEGISLATION/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.

119-HR-1493119th CongressIntroduced Feb 21, 2025Health
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Introduced
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsor

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6](D-NJ-6)
6 cosponsors

Summary

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.

Subjects

Congressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsNeurological disordersState and local government operations

Actions (15)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 21, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
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)
Jul 20, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
Jul 2, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
Jul 2, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
Jul 2, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
May 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 21, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025Library of Congress
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