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