Military Pilot Brain Injury Study: Improving Safety and Health Care
This bill mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct a detailed study on whether military pilots suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) due to cumulative effects of high-speed maneuvers and catapult launches. The goal is to develop better strategies for identifying and treating these injuries, directly enhancing the health care and safety of active-duty service members. Citizens can expect Congress to receive data necessary to take action protecting pilot health.
Key points
Requires a study to assess the extent to which active-duty pilots suffer TBI resulting from repetitive high-speed operational actions.
The DoD must submit a strategy to Congress for better identifying, documenting, and treating mild, moderate, and severe TBI among pilots.
The report must include recommendations for potential regulatory and legislative changes to improve pilot safety and health.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5569
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2025-09-26