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Warrior Brain Health: New Monitoring and Treatment Programs for Service Members

This act aims to improve the brain health and cognitive performance of service members. It introduces new programs for monitoring, preventing, and treating brain injuries, which could lead to better medical care for veterans and active-duty personnel, as well as increased safety during service.
Key points
Establishment of a comprehensive program to monitor service members' brain health from the start of their service, for early detection of issues.
Identification of safe blast pressure thresholds and modification of high-risk training to reduce negative effects.
Development of non-invasive, portable medical devices for rapid diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury on-site.
Harmonization and prioritization of Department of Defense efforts in brain health to improve efficiency and effectiveness of care.
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Print number: 117_HR_8141
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2022-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8141.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a comprehensive program to monitor service members' brain health from the start of their service, for early detection of issues.
  • Identification of safe blast pressure thresholds and modification of high-risk training to reduce negative effects.
  • Development of non-invasive, portable medical devices for rapid diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury on-site.
  • Harmonization and prioritization of Department of Defense efforts in brain health to improve efficiency and effectiveness of care.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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