What does Preamble of HR 6993 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out programs to award grants to eligible entities to conduct research with respect to treatments for traumatic brain injury prospective randomized control trials for neurorehabilitation treatments, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish grant programs. The grants would be awarded to eligible entities to support research focused on treatments for traumatic brain injury. The research is specifically intended to include prospective randomized control trials for neurorehabilitation treatments.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6993 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans TBI Breakthrough Exploration of Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act of 2026.

What does DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS GRANT PROGRAM FOR SUPPLEMENTAL of HR 6993 do?

This section establishes the "TBI Innovation Grant Program" within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program will award grants to eligible entities for developing, implementing, and evaluating neurorehabilitation treatments for chronic mild TBI (mTBI) in veterans. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, non-Department health care providers, and entities deemed appropriate by the Secretary. Grant funds must support activities like designing treatments, conducting clinical studies, providing training, and establishing partnerships. The maximum grant amount per fiscal year is $5,000,000. Priority will be given to entities with experience in effective mTBI treatments. Applicants must submit detailed proposals, and recipients must provide periodic reports on grant usage and outcomes. The Secretary will oversee the program and conduct annual evaluations of its efficacy. The program is intended to coordinate with the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program to provide comprehensive support for veterans. The program is authorized $30,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and will terminate after a 3-year period, with annual reviews to determine potential continuation or expansion.

What does DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS GRANT PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT of HR 6993 do?

This section establishes a research grant program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) focused on the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in veterans. The program will award grants to eligible entities, including academic institutions and nonprofit organizations, for studies and applied programs related to TBI treatment. Applications for grants must include a summary of proposed research, methodology, and expected outcomes. The Secretary will award grants in two categories: exploratory/pilot research (up to $625,000) and collaborative/multidisciplinary research (up to $1,500,000). Priority will be given to nonprofit organizations when awarding exploratory/pilot research grants. The Secretary will enter into an agreement with an independent third-party organization to administer the program and analyze data from TBI treatment methodologies. The third-party organization will conduct randomized, controlled clinical trials to validate treatments, establish a standard of care, and improve access for veterans. The organization will submit comprehensive reports to Congress and the Secretary detailing findings and recommendations. The program is authorized to use funds from the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder's operating budget and is authorized $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The Secretary will submit reports to Congress on the program's findings and recommendations for improving TBI treatment services for veterans. The authority to carry out the research grant program will terminate three years after the Act's enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 6993 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “TBI” is defined as traumatic brain injury. “Treatment” is defined as clinical interventions, therapeutic devices, or rehabilitation care provided directly to a veteran with TBI. The definition of “veteran” is derived from section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

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BEACON Act of 2026 — HR. 6993

Last updated: 1/22/2026 · Introduced: 1/9/2026

Author: Jack Bergman (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes the TBI Innovation Grant Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund the development, implementation, and evaluation of neurorehabilitation treatments for chronic mild TBI in veterans, with grants up to $5,000,000 per fiscal year.
The bill creates a separate research grant program within the VA to support studies and applied programs related to TBI treatment, offering grants up to $625,000 for exploratory research and $1,500,000 for collaborative research.
Both grant programs are authorized funding from fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and prioritize research that aims to improve treatment options and access for veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

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