Bill > S1409

This bill, known as the "Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025," requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to collect and publicly share comprehensive information about concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) specifically among public safety officers. The bill mandates the creation of a detailed CDC website and other communication channels to disseminate research, medical information, and evidence-based practices to various stakeholders including medical professionals, public safety employers, mental health professionals, patients and their families, and academic researchers. The information will cover topics such as diagnostic protocols, treatment strategies, personal protective equipment recommendations, and efforts to reduce the incidence of concussions and TBIs in professions like firefighting and law enforcement. The Secretary is authorized to support these efforts through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, and is required to consult with relevant experts to ensure the information meets the needs of the public safety community. The bill defines "public safety officer" according to the existing definition in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, ensuring a consistent understanding of the targeted professional group.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1409/all-info