01 — The Text
What.
- Reauthorizes federal funding for traumatic brain injury programs at CDC and Administration for Community Living through 2030.
- Renames CDC surveillance program after late Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.
- Expands programs to identify populations at highest risk and develop prevention strategies.
- Requires HHS to study long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries and report findings to Congress.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Helps states track brain injuries and serve people living with them through grants and support services.
- Bipartisan effort (6 cosponsors, 43-0 committee vote) signals broad agreement on brain injury as public health priority.
- Affects military veterans, athletes, elderly people, and communities with higher injury rates through improved surveillance and prevention.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Passed committee with unanimous support; now on House calendar awaiting floor vote.
- Contact your House representative to support or oppose before full chamber votes.
- If passed, goes to Senate for its own vote before reaching the President's desk.
Legislative History
Actions.
- 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.
- Jul 2, 2026 — Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
- May 21, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
- May 21, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Feb 21, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Feb 21, 2025 — Introduced in House
- Feb 21, 2025 — Introduced in House