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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.

Chamber Passed·7/21/26

Reauthorizes and improves federal programs for preventing, detecting, and treating traumatic brain injuries.

This bill reauthorizes and enhances federal programs for preventing, detecting, and treating traumatic brain injuries. It mandates a study on long-term symptoms and conditions related to traumatic brain injuries, focusing on populations at higher risk, such as those affected by domestic violence or sexual assault and public safety officers. The bill also revises the definition of "traumatic brain injury" to include brain injuries caused by anoxia due to trauma and damage from internal or external sources.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jul 21
Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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History

Jul 21

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Jul 20

House

Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 20

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)