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Enhanced Brain Health Research for Veterans: Focus on Blast Injuries and Dementia.

This law expands the scope of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Precision Medicine Initiative to specifically target brain injuries resulting from repetitive low-level blast exposure and dementia. It mandates crucial data sharing between the VA and the Department of Defense (DoD) to accelerate research and improve diagnosis and treatment protocols. The act authorizes significant funding for studies, including testing growth hormone replacement therapy, aiming to enhance the cognitive function and quality of life for affected veterans.
Key points
Expands VA research to include brain injuries from repetitive low-level blast exposure and dementia.
Mandates a data-sharing partnership between the VA and the DoD regarding military-relevant brain injury data.
Requires specific studies, including testing growth hormone replacement therapy for cognitive improvement in blast injury patients.
Authorizes $5 million annually from 2025 through 2034 to fund ongoing brain health research for veterans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_800
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2025-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_800.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expands VA research to include brain injuries from repetitive low-level blast exposure and dementia.
  • Mandates a data-sharing partnership between the VA and the DoD regarding military-relevant brain injury data.
  • Requires specific studies, including testing growth hormone replacement therapy for cognitive improvement in blast injury patients.
  • Authorizes $5 million annually from 2025 through 2034 to fund ongoing brain health research for veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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