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To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-1493| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to reauthorize and significantly improve federal programs dedicated to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) . It specifically amends the Bill Pascrell, Jr., National Program for Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance and Registries to expand its scope. The program will now focus on the incidence and prevalence of TBIs, including associated injuries and fatalities, and related risk factors. Key enhancements include identifying populations at higher risk for TBIs, such as those with occupational or circumstantial factors, and collecting detailed data on causes and risk factors. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the CDC, must make aggregated TBI and concussion information publicly available, including tailored prevention strategies for high-risk groups. The legislation also modifies State Grant Programs for TBI, allowing for the inclusion of American Indian consortiums and introducing a maintenance of effort requirement for non-Federal expenditures. It permits the Secretary to waive up to 50 percent of matching funds under certain conditions and updates the definition of traumatic brain injury. Additionally, state grants for protection and advocacy services for TBI are reauthorized. Furthermore, the bill mandates a report to Congress within two years on high-risk TBI populations, current CDC activities, and outreach challenges. It also requires a comprehensive study on long-term symptoms or conditions related to TBI . This study will examine incidence, prevalence, correlations with other conditions like dementia and mental health, existing services, and research gaps across the lifespan. These programs, including the surveillance program and state grants, are reauthorized for appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 , ensuring continued federal support for TBI initiatives.

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


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • May 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 2, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.


  • July 2, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.


  • July 20, 2026
    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • July 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)


  • July 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.


  • July 20, 2026
    Passed/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)


  • July 20, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)


  • July 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 20, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 21, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
  • S 119-2898: Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
Congressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsNeurological disordersState and local government operations

To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-1493| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This bill aims to reauthorize and significantly improve federal programs dedicated to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) . It specifically amends the Bill Pascrell, Jr., National Program for Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance and Registries to expand its scope. The program will now focus on the incidence and prevalence of TBIs, including associated injuries and fatalities, and related risk factors. Key enhancements include identifying populations at higher risk for TBIs, such as those with occupational or circumstantial factors, and collecting detailed data on causes and risk factors. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the CDC, must make aggregated TBI and concussion information publicly available, including tailored prevention strategies for high-risk groups. The legislation also modifies State Grant Programs for TBI, allowing for the inclusion of American Indian consortiums and introducing a maintenance of effort requirement for non-Federal expenditures. It permits the Secretary to waive up to 50 percent of matching funds under certain conditions and updates the definition of traumatic brain injury. Additionally, state grants for protection and advocacy services for TBI are reauthorized. Furthermore, the bill mandates a report to Congress within two years on high-risk TBI populations, current CDC activities, and outreach challenges. It also requires a comprehensive study on long-term symptoms or conditions related to TBI . This study will examine incidence, prevalence, correlations with other conditions like dementia and mental health, existing services, and research gaps across the lifespan. These programs, including the surveillance program and state grants, are reauthorized for appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 , ensuring continued federal support for TBI initiatives.

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


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • May 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 2, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.


  • July 2, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.


  • July 20, 2026
    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • July 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)


  • July 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.


  • July 20, 2026
    Passed/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)


  • July 20, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)


  • July 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 20, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 21, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
  • S 119-2898: Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsNeurological disordersState and local government operations