Reauthorizes and improves federal programs for preventing, detecting, and treating traumatic brain injuries.
The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance federal programs focused on traumatic brain injuries. It updates the national program for surveillance and registries to include prevalence data and risk factors. The bill extends state grants for protection and advocacy services through 2030, requiring consideration of higher-risk populations. It mandates a report to Congress on findings related to higher-risk populations and long-term symptoms. The bill also revises the definition of "traumatic brain injury" and authorizes appropriations through 2030.
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