H.R. 1493 Passed the House Health

To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] Introduced February 21, 2025 Cosponsors 6 (3 R, 3 D) Latest action July 21, 2026

Summary

This bill reauthorizes from FY2026-FY2030 and expands Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs relating to traumatic brain injuries. It also requires HHS to conduct a study and report to Congress on traumatic brain injuries.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants to states for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries (renaming the program after the late Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.), 
- CDC research and public awareness activities to reduce traumatic brain injuries,
- Administration for Community Living (ACL) grants to states and American Indian consortiums for services and support for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries, and
- ACL grants for protection and advocacy agencies supporting individuals with traumatic brain injuries.
Also, the bill generally expands the scope and requirements of these programs, including by requiring the CDC to publish information on populations at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries and strategies for preventing such injuries in these populations. 
Additionally, HHS must conduct a study on long-term symptoms or conditions in people who experience traumatic brain injuries and report the findings to Congress. HHS must also submit a report to Congress on populations with a higher risk of traumatic brain injuries and outreach efforts for such populations.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 21, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Jul 20, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 20, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
  4. Jul 20, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.
  5. Jul 20, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)
  6. Jul 20, 2026 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Jul 2, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
  8. Jul 2, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
  9. May 21, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
  10. May 21, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Feb 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  12. Feb 21, 2025 Introduced in House

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