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US S894

US S894
Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2023


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Introduced
03/21/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/21/2023)

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