Bills · HR 6823
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6823Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces.
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenTraumatic brain injuries are a significant concern for military personnel, often leading to serious, long-lasting health problems if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Currently, diagnosing TBIs, especially mild ones, can be challenging in fast-paced operational environments.
This bill matters because it seeks to improve how these injuries are detected at the earliest stages, which is critical for effective treatment and recovery. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to the development and widespread use of more advanced, reliable diagnostic tools, ultimately improving the health outcomes for service members and enhancing military readiness. Without this bill, the Department of Defense might continue to rely on existing, potentially less precise, diagnostic methods, possibly delaying accurate diagnoses and care for those who have sustained a TBI.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the "Warfighter Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnostics Project" pilot program within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
This creates a dedicated effort to address the critical issue of TBI diagnosis in the military.
PROVISION 02
Directs the program to assess new diagnostic technologies for TBI, focusing on their ability to distinguish mild from moderate/severe injuries and integrate with other diagnostic methods.
This ensures the evaluation of cutting-edge tools to provide more accurate and comprehensive TBI diagnoses.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to award grants to eligible entities engaged in the research, development, testing, evaluation, or production of these covered diagnostic technologies.
This provides financial incentives and support to accelerate the creation and refinement of advanced TBI diagnostic solutions.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to Congress within 90 days of the program's termination on its results, including whether to adopt new technologies and any legislative recommendations.
This ensures accountability and informs future policy decisions regarding TBI diagnostics in the Armed Forces.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $5,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to carry out the program.
This provides specific funding to support the research, development, and assessment activities of the pilot program.
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2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in House
DEC 17
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6823
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
House BillHR 6823Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces.
INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
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