SMART for TBI Act

This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategy for treating traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) through the use of digital health technologies . It requires the establishment of a dedicated working group, comprising military personnel, DoD civilians, and external experts in TBI care, biomedical informatics, and engineering, to formulate this strategy. The strategy must identify current capability gaps in TBI treatment that could be addressed by artificial intelligence and digital health, and analyze existing research and development efforts in this area. Furthermore, it will include recommendations for necessary advancements to significantly improve TBI treatment and propose an investment plan to advance technology and knowledge readiness. The Secretary of Defense is required to brief the congressional defense committees on this developed strategy by September 30, 2026.