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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.

Passed HouseJul 20, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 21, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Jul 20, 2026
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 21, 2025

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.
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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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

6

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

92 points earned
  1. 1Frank Pallone D-NJ SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Don Bacon R-NECosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Dan Crenshaw R-TXCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Chris Deluzio D-PACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 2Robert Menendez D-NJCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Jul 20, 2026Passed the House by voice vote.
  2. Feb 21, 2025Introduced in the House by Frank Pallone.
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  1. Jul 21, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Jul 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
  3. Jul 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)
  4. Jul 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
  5. Jul 20, 2026Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  6. Jul 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  7. Jul 20, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.
  8. Jul 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. Jul 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. Jul 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. Jul 2, 2026Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
  12. Jul 2, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
  13. May 21, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. May 21, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
  15. Feb 21, 2025Introduced in House
  16. Feb 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.