H.R.6823

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces.

Introduced·12/17/25

Establishes a pilot program for developing traumatic brain injury diagnostics for Armed Forces members.

The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program called the "Warfighter Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnostics Project." The program aims to facilitate the research, development, testing, evaluation, and production of diagnostic technologies for traumatic brain injuries. It authorizes $5,000,000 annually from 2026 to 2029 and will terminate on September 30, 2029. The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities, prioritizing those with a history of relevant research and development.

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History

Dec 17, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 17, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.