119th Congress
H.R. 1493
To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Frank Pallone, Jr.(D-NJ)
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (6)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
Added later (3)
- Christopher R. Deluzio (D-PA) · Mar 25, 2025
- John H. Rutherford (R-FL) · Jul 23, 2025
- Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA) · May 19, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
This bill reauthorizes from FY2026-FY2030 and expands Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs relating to traumatic brain injuries. It also requires HHS to conduct a study and report to Congress on traumatic brain injuries.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants to states for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries (renaming the program after the late Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.),
• CDC research and public awareness activities to reduce traumatic brain injuries,
• Administration for Community Living (ACL) grants to states and American Indian consortiums for services and support for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries, and
• ACL grants for protection and advocacy agencies supporting individuals with traumatic brain injuries.
Also, the bill generally expands the scope and requirements of these programs, including by requiring the CDC to publish information on populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries and strategies for preventing such injuries in these populations.
Additionally, HHS must conduct a study on long-term symptoms or conditions in people who experience traumatic brain injuries and report the findings to Congress. HHS must also submit a report to Congress on populations with a higher risk of traumatic brain injuries and outreach efforts for such populations.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 21, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. - Jul 20, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jul 20, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647) - Jul 20, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493. - Jul 20, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648) - Jul 20, 2026 · House
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. - Jul 2, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625. - Jul 2, 2026 · House
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720. - May 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0. - May 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Feb 21, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House