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Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act

USA119th CongressS-4777| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the establishment of the Blast Overpressure Task Force within the Department of Veterans Affairs, to be formed within 180 days through the VA-DoD Joint Executive Committee. Members of this Task Force must be involved in research concerning the mitigation and treatment of blast overpressure or exposure. The primary goal is to enhance how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, provides healthcare and benefits to veterans and service members diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, or other symptoms resulting from blast overpressure. The Task Force's duties include aligning research agendas, establishing physiological and cognitive performance baselines, and prioritizing translational research in areas such as sleep therapy, gut health, and neuroinflammation. It will also monitor sensory decline and stress-related impairments, and support continuity of care through integrated diagnostic tools. Annually, the Task Force must submit reports detailing its activities, research initiatives, and clinical advancements, along with recommendations for evaluating claims and neurological injuries for benefits. The Task Force is set to terminate on September 30, 2029 .
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May 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6444
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • May 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6444
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act

USA119th CongressS-4777| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This legislation mandates the establishment of the Blast Overpressure Task Force within the Department of Veterans Affairs, to be formed within 180 days through the VA-DoD Joint Executive Committee. Members of this Task Force must be involved in research concerning the mitigation and treatment of blast overpressure or exposure. The primary goal is to enhance how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, provides healthcare and benefits to veterans and service members diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, or other symptoms resulting from blast overpressure. The Task Force's duties include aligning research agendas, establishing physiological and cognitive performance baselines, and prioritizing translational research in areas such as sleep therapy, gut health, and neuroinflammation. It will also monitor sensory decline and stress-related impairments, and support continuity of care through integrated diagnostic tools. Annually, the Task Force must submit reports detailing its activities, research initiatives, and clinical advancements, along with recommendations for evaluating claims and neurological injuries for benefits. The Task Force is set to terminate on September 30, 2029 .
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Timeline
May 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6444
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • May 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6444
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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