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Reauthorizing and Improving Federal Programs for Traumatic Brain Injury Care until 2030.

This legislation extends federal funding for programs focused on preventing, detecting, and treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI) through 2030. It mandates improved data collection, specifically targeting high-risk populations (such as public safety officers or victims of violence) to better tailor prevention strategies. Citizens will benefit from enhanced state services and publicly available information regarding TBI and concussions.
Key points
Extends funding authorization for critical TBI treatment and prevention programs until 2030.
Strengthens TBI data collection, focusing on identifying and supporting high-risk populations, including occupational groups and victims of violence.
Requires the CDC to make aggregated information on TBI and concussions, along with tailored prevention strategies, publicly available.
Mandates a new study on the long-term and chronic effects of TBI, including correlations with conditions like dementia and mental health issues.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1493
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
Process start date: 2025-02-21