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SMART for TBI Act

USA119th CongressHR-4321| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Crank (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

SMART for TBI Act

USA119th CongressHR-4321| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
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.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Crank (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted