House bill · H.R. 1493 (119th Congress)

To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 21, 2026

Sponsor: Frank Pallone, Jr. (U.S. Representative, NJ-6, Democratic)

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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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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.

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Full history

Jul 21, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
U.S. House
Jul 21, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
U.S. Senate
Jul 20, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4646-4648)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)
Jul 20, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4646-4648)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)
Jul 20, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4646-4648)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4646-4648)

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Jul 20, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 1493.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.
U.S. House of Representatives
Jul 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
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)
U.S. House of Representatives
Jul 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
Jul 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
Jul 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
Jul 2, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
Jul 2, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
Jul 2, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-720.
May 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
May 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
May 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives

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