Bills · S 2898
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2898State and local government operationsNeurological disorders
Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION OCT 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ensures that critical federal programs addressing traumatic brain injuries continue to receive funding and support. Without this reauthorization, funding for TBI surveillance, research, prevention efforts, and state-level support services could expire, potentially leading to a reduction in available resources for individuals affected by brain injuries.
The updates in the bill aim to improve our understanding of TBIs by collecting more comprehensive data, particularly focusing on how common these injuries are and identifying specific groups at higher risk. This improved data can lead to more effective prevention strategies, better public awareness, and more tailored support services, ultimately improving outcomes for those living with TBIs and reducing the overall burden of these injuries on society.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the Traumatic Brain Injury program and related state grants until fiscal year 2030.
This ensures continued federal funding for TBI research, surveillance, prevention, and state-level services for another five years.
PROVISION 02
Expands the scope of national TBI surveillance to include data on prevalence, associated injuries/fatalities, and populations at higher risk for TBI, including those with occupational or circumstantial factors.
This helps gather a more complete picture of TBI's impact and identify specific groups needing targeted prevention efforts.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to make aggregated TBI and concussion information publicly available online, including tailored prevention strategies for high-risk populations.
This increases public access to vital information and helps disseminate effective prevention methods to those most at risk.
PROVISION 04
Amends state grant programs by adding a 'maintenance of effort' requirement for states to sustain their own TBI spending, but also allows for waivers of up to 50% of matching funds in certain circumstances.
This aims to ensure states remain committed to TBI funding while providing flexibility for states facing financial challenges.
PROVISION 05
Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the definition of 'traumatic brain injury' after consultation with states and other entities.
This provides flexibility to update the definition as medical understanding of TBI evolves.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSOCT 8
Star Print ordered on the bill.
SEP 18
Introduced in Senate
SEP 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2898
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionOct 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2898State and local government operationsNeurological disorders
Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 8, 2025
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