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HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7779| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2026
Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a comprehensive program focused on understanding the environmental risk factors contributing to neurodegenerative diseases, including environmental toxicant exposures. The program will support and conduct research , provide training , and disseminate health information , specifically targeting substances like volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and heavy metals. Research will also explore mechanistic interactions, presymptomatic markers, and advance environmental health strategies for prevention, management, and treatment, while considering occupational, sociobehavioral, and gene-environment factors. To ensure effective implementation, the Secretary must coordinate efforts across the Department of Health and Human Services to avoid duplication and expand funding for environmental health research. This includes leading a focused effort to fund new and existing centers dedicated to studying environmental risk factors. Biennial reports detailing research findings will be submitted to Congress and made publicly available. A key provision is the establishment of Collaborative Centers for Neurodegenerative Disease Environmental Research at various institutions. These centers will conduct basic, applied, and clinical research with an emphasis on population-based and interdisciplinary approaches. They are also authorized to provide career enhancement, professional training, public information dissemination, and potentially establish a nationwide data system and an "Environmental Contributions to Neurodegenerative Disease Information Clearinghouse." To support these critical initiatives, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $50,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9233
HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2024
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9233
    HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2024


  • March 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7779| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2026
This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a comprehensive program focused on understanding the environmental risk factors contributing to neurodegenerative diseases, including environmental toxicant exposures. The program will support and conduct research , provide training , and disseminate health information , specifically targeting substances like volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and heavy metals. Research will also explore mechanistic interactions, presymptomatic markers, and advance environmental health strategies for prevention, management, and treatment, while considering occupational, sociobehavioral, and gene-environment factors. To ensure effective implementation, the Secretary must coordinate efforts across the Department of Health and Human Services to avoid duplication and expand funding for environmental health research. This includes leading a focused effort to fund new and existing centers dedicated to studying environmental risk factors. Biennial reports detailing research findings will be submitted to Congress and made publicly available. A key provision is the establishment of Collaborative Centers for Neurodegenerative Disease Environmental Research at various institutions. These centers will conduct basic, applied, and clinical research with an emphasis on population-based and interdisciplinary approaches. They are also authorized to provide career enhancement, professional training, public information dissemination, and potentially establish a nationwide data system and an "Environmental Contributions to Neurodegenerative Disease Information Clearinghouse." To support these critical initiatives, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $50,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9233
HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2024
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9233
    HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2024


  • March 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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