To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces.

Q: What does Preamble of To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces. do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program. The pilot program aims to facilitate the development of traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnostics. The program is specifically for members of the Armed Forces.

Q: What does PILOT PROGRAM TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN TRAUMATIC of To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces. do?

This section establishes a pilot program, the "Warfighter Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnostics Project," to assess the feasibility of supporting entities researching diagnostic technologies for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among Armed Forces members. The pilot program aims to evaluate covered diagnostic technologies to determine their ability to distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe TBI, and how they can be integrated with other diagnostic tools. The program will facilitate research, development, testing, and production of safe and effective diagnostic technologies, including improving manufacturing processes. The Secretary of Defense may award grants to eligible entities engaged in TBI diagnostic research, development, testing, or production, prioritizing those with a demonstrated history in the field. Grant funds can be used for research, development, testing, addressing production challenges, providing technologies for use assessments, and building relationships with non-traditional defense contractors. The Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report to the congressional defense committees summarizing the pilot program's results and making recommendations for promoting the use of covered diagnostic technologies.

Last updated: 12/17/2025 · Introduced: 12/17/2025

Author: Lori Trahan (D-MA)

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This bill establishes the "Warfighter Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnostics Project" pilot program to assess and support the development of diagnostic technologies for traumatic brain injuries among Armed Forces members.
The pilot program will award grants to eligible entities for research, development, testing, and production of TBI diagnostics, prioritizing those with relevant experience.
The Secretary of Defense must report to Congress on the pilot program's findings and recommend strategies for utilizing advanced TBI diagnostic technologies.

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