H.R. 1493 119th Congress House

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

Introduced: February 21, 2025 Introduced by: Frank Pallone, Jr. Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov

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Jul 21, 2026

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

Jul 20, 2026 · 3:46 PM EDT

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 20, 2026 · 3:46 PM EDT

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

Jul 20, 2026 · 3:46 PM EDT

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 · 3:39 PM EDT

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.

Jul 20, 2026 · 3:39 PM EDT

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)

Jul 20, 2026 · 3:38 PM EDT

Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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.

May 21, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 21, 2026

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

Feb 21, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 21, 2025

Introduced in House

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill reauthorizes from FY2026-FY2030 and expands Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs relating to traumatic brain injuries. It also requires HHS to conduct a study and report to Congress on traumatic brain injuries.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants to states for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries (renaming the program after the late Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.),
CDC research and public awareness activities to reduce traumatic brain injuries,
Administration for Community Living (ACL) grants to states and American Indian consortiums for services and support for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries, and
ACL grants for protection and advocacy agencies supporting individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

Also, the bill generally expands the scope and requirements of these programs, including by requiring the CDC to publish information on populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries and strategies for preventing such injuries in these populations.

Additionally, HHS must conduct a study on long-term symptoms or conditions in people who experience traumatic brain injuries and report the findings to Congress. HHS must also submit a report to Congress on populations with a higher risk of traumatic brain injuries and outreach efforts for such populations.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
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Cosponsors 6

Vindman, Eugene Simon

Virginia · May 19, 2026

Rutherford, John H.

Florida · Jul 23, 2025

Deluzio, Christopher R.

Pennsylvania · Mar 25, 2025

Bacon, Don

Nebraska · Feb 21, 2025

Crenshaw, Dan

Texas · Feb 21, 2025

Menendez, Robert

New Jersey · Feb 21, 2025

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1493: To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1493/

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