What does THE BILL PASCRELL, JR., NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN of Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 393B of the Public Health Service Act to include 'prevalence' alongside 'incidence' in discussions of traumatic brain injury. The amendments to Section 393B also add 'reduction of associated injuries and fatalities' and 'related risk factors' to relevant paragraphs. The timeframe in Section 393B is extended from 2020 to 2030. Section 393B expands the scope of data collection to include populations at higher risk due to occupational or circumstantial factors, causes of injury, and related risk factors. Section 393C, renamed 'the bill pascrell, jr., national program for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries,' is amended to identify populations at higher risk and collect data on causes and risk factors for traumatic brain injuries. Data on the occupation of an individual will be collected when relevant to the circumstances surrounding a traumatic brain injury. Subsection (b) of Section 393C is redesignated as subsection (b) and includes language regarding evidence-based practices to identify and address concussion. The Secretary, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is required to make aggregated information on traumatic brain injury and concussion publicly available, including on the CDC website. Section 394A of the Public Health Service Act is amended to adjust authorization periods from 1994 and 2020 through 2024 to 1994 and 2026 through 2030.

What does STUDY ON LONG-TERM SYMPTOMS OR CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAUMATIC of Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary to conduct a study on long-term symptoms or conditions related to traumatic brain injury. The study will examine the incidence and prevalence of these long-term symptoms and conditions. It will also assess the existing services available for individuals experiencing these conditions and identify gaps in research. The study will examine correlations between traumatic brain injury and conditions like dementia and mental health conditions. The Secretary must submit a report detailing the study's findings to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce within two years of the Act's enactment. If the study is conducted directly by the Secretary, the report must be made publicly available on the Department of Health and Human Services website.

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Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025.

Q: What does STATE GRANT PROGRAMS. of Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1252 of the Public Health Service Act regarding state grants for projects related to traumatic brain injury. Amendments to subsection (b)(2) require consideration of populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries and include 'Tribal' alongside 'State'. A new maintenance of effort requirement is added, requiring states and American Indian consortiums to maintain non-Federal expenditures at or above the previous fiscal year's level. The Secretary may waive up to 50% of matching fund amounts if a state or consortium cannot carry out the purposes of the grant. Subsection (e)(3)(B) modifies examples of professionals involved. Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (h) are replaced with definitions for 'American Indian consortium,' 'State,' and 'traumatic brain injury'. The definition of 'traumatic brain injury' specifies it as an acquired injury, includes certain causes, and excludes congenital or degenerative disorders. The Secretary can revise the definition of 'traumatic brain injury' after consultation. The timeframe for grants under Section 1252 is extended from 2020 through 2024 to 2026 through 2030. Section 1253(l) of the Public Health Service Act, concerning state grants for protection and advocacy services, also has its timeframe extended from 2020 through 2024 to 2026 through 2030.

Q: What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to specified congressional committees. The report must include an overview of populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injury, including those affected by domestic violence or sexual assault and public safety officers. The report must outline existing surveys and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding traumatic brain injuries, including addressing data collection gaps. The report must also detail outreach or education efforts targeting higher-risk populations. Finally, the report should identify challenges associated with reaching these populations.

Last updated: 10/8/2025 · Introduced: 9/18/2025

Author: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reauthorizes and amends the National Program for Traumatic Brain Injury, expanding data collection to include prevalence, risk factors, and occupational information related to traumatic brain injuries.
It extends grant programs for states and American Indian consortiums addressing traumatic brain injury from 2024 to 2030, requiring grantees to maintain or increase non-federal expenditures.
The bill mandates a report to Congress detailing populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injury, current CDC activities, and challenges in reaching these populations, alongside a study on long-term symptoms and conditions related to traumatic brain injury.

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