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US HR2548

US HR2548
Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2023


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Introduced
04/10/2023
In Committee
04/21/2023
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 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to collect and publicly disseminate information on concussions and traumatic brain injuries among public safety officers. This includes research on evidence-based practices, personal protective equipment recommendations, and medical information related to diagnosis, treatment protocols, and measures to reduce the incidence of these injuries. The bill mandates the Secretary to update the CDC's website and develop other means to share this information with medical professionals, public safety employers, mental health professionals, patients and their families, and higher education institutions. The Secretary is also authorized to support public and private efforts to identify and create model guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based practices to treat concussions and traumatic brain injuries in public safety officers.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 04/21/2023)

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