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US S4755

US S4755
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024


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Introduced
07/23/2024
In Committee
07/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to reauthorize traumatic brain injury programs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes and expands the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program, which aims to prevent and control TBI. Key provisions include: - Expanding the focus on TBI incidence and prevalence, and efforts to reduce associated injuries and fatalities. - Requiring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data on populations at higher risk of TBI, such as those with occupational or circumstantial factors, and the causes and risk factors for TBI. - Directing the CDC to make TBI and concussion data publicly available, including information on high-risk populations and prevention strategies tailored to them. - Reauthorizing state grant programs for TBI projects and protection and advocacy services from 2025 to 2029. - Requiring a report to Congress on higher-risk TBI populations, CDC data collection efforts, outreach and education, and related challenges. - Directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study the incidence, prevalence, and long-term symptoms or conditions related to TBI, including any correlations with other conditions like dementia and mental health issues.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503. (on 09/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Research and Development
  • ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases

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