US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1493In Second Chamber

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

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Overview

This bill reauthorizes and updates several federal programs focused on preventing, detecting, and treating traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). It aims to improve surveillance and data collection efforts, particularly regarding populations at higher risk, and expands grant programs for states and American Indian tribes. The bill also mandates a study on the long-term symptoms and conditions associated with TBIs and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish information on risk factors and prevention strategies.

Key provisions

Reauthorizes and extends federal programs related to TBI prevention, detection, and treatment through 2030.
Renames the CDC’s TBI surveillance program to the ‘Bill Pascrell, Jr., national program for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries.’
Requires the CDC to collect data on populations at higher risk for TBIs and develop tailored prevention strategies.
Authorizes increased funding for state and tribal grants supporting TBI services and advocacy.
Mandates a study on long-term symptoms and conditions associated with TBIs.
Requires the HHS Secretary to submit a report to Congress outlining populations at higher risk for TBIs and outreach efforts.
Expands the scope of grant programs to include evidence-based practices and concussion management.
Directs the HHS Secretary to make aggregated TBI data publicly available on the CDC website.

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Legislative history

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May 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

May 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 2, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.

Jul 2, 2026House

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.

Jul 2, 2026

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.

Jul 20, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 20, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)

Jul 20, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)

Jul 20, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.

Jul 20, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)

Jul 20, 2026House

Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 21, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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7/20/2026HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
7/20/2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
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Passage without roll call

Jul 20, 2026HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Jul 20, 2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4646-4647)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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

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