Extends and expands the federal traumatic brain injury program through 2031, adding attention to higher-risk populations, long-term effects, and public data on brain injuries.

Official title: Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Next stop House: awaiting action

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House

Received 05-OCT-2026

Senate

Introduced 29-SEP-2026

Passed 05-OCT-2026

Key points

Authorizes appropriations for the traumatic brain injury surveillance and registry program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and extends the prevention program's reporting period to 2030.
Directs the CDC to study higher-risk populations, including those affected by occupational or circumstantial factors, and to publish aggregated data and prevention strategies on its website.
Requires HHS to report to Congress within 2 years on higher-risk populations and to study long-term symptoms and conditions linked to traumatic brain injury, including dementia and mental health conditions.
Extends state and tribal grant authorization for traumatic brain injury projects and protection and advocacy services through 2031, and lets HHS revise the statutory definition of traumatic brain injury after consulting states.

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Policy area

Health

Sponsor Alan Armstrong (R-OK) Cosponsors · 3

■ 2 D■ 1 R

2 Democrats

1 Republican