H.R. 1493, the To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes., passed the House on July 20, 2026.
H.R. 1493 — To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs re…
What it does
This bill reauthorizes and expands federal programs that track, study, and treat traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions. It extends funding through 2030, requires the CDC to publish public data on TBI trends and prevention strategies, mandates a study on long-term TBI effects, and directs states to prioritize outreach to high-risk populations such as domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and public safety officers. The bill also names the national TBI surveillance program after the late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.
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What happens next
H.R. 1493 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Frank Pallone. Cosponsored by Chris Deluzio, Dan Crenshaw, Don Bacon and Eugene Vindman.