Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
United States118th CongressHR-7208House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 18, 2024
Summary
Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 several programs and resources relating to traumatic brain injuries. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) activities to prevent and raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries, including a national surveillance program; (2) the Administration for Community Living's (ACL's) grant program to improve access to rehabilitation and other services for those with traumatic brain injuries; and (3) ACL's grant program that supports protection and advocacy services (e.g., legal representation) for those with traumatic brain injuries. Additionally, the CDC must examine the available evidence for designating brain injury as a chronic condition and publish a report on its findings and recommendations.
Bill texts
Timeline
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5290-5291)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5290-5291)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 516.
Senate