To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes. do?

This bill aims to reauthorize and improve Federal programs related to traumatic brain injuries. The bill's purpose is to address prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries.

Q: What does PROGRAMS TO PREVENT, DETECT, AND TREAT TRAUMATIC BRAIN of To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes. do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to focus on preventing, detecting, and treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI). It revises sections 393B and 393C related to the National Program for Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance and Registries, extending data collection through 2030 and expanding the scope to include populations at higher risk and related risk factors. The legislation modifies authorization of appropriations under section 394A, extending them from 2026 through 2030. It amends section 1252 to provide state grants for projects regarding TBI, including consideration of populations at higher risk and maintaining a level of non-Federal expenditures. Section 1253 is amended to define 'traumatic brain injury' and allow for revisions to the definition by the Secretary. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress within two years of enactment, outlining populations at higher risk for TBI, existing CDC activities, and challenges in reaching these populations. The Secretary is also directed to conduct a study on long-term symptoms and conditions related to TBI and submit a public report detailing the findings and recommendations.

Last updated: 2/21/2025 · Introduced: 2/21/2025

Author: Frank Pallone (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill extends federal programs focused on preventing, detecting, and treating traumatic brain injuries through 2030, including data collection and grant programs.
It requires the Secretary to report to Congress on populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries and to conduct a study on long-term TBI symptoms.
The legislation modifies the definition of 'traumatic brain injury' and allows the Secretary to revise it.

119th Congressin committeeS. 891(In Committee)Official page

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