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Introduced
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect and disseminate information on concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among public safety officers, which include firefighters, law enforcement, and other emergency responders. The bill directs the Secretary to update the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website with research, evidence-based practices, and medical information related to diagnosing, treating, and reducing the incidence of concussions and TBIs among public safety officers. The Secretary is also required to develop other means to share this information with medical professionals, public safety employers, mental health professionals, patients and their families, and academic institutions to improve care, prevention, and understanding of the effects of these injuries.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
John Cornyn (R)*,
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/21/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/894/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s894/BILLS-118s894is.pdf |
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