To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program.
Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 several programs and resources relating to traumatic brain injuries.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) activities to prevent and raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries, including a national surveillance program; (2) the Administration for Community Living's (ACL's) grant program to improve access to rehabilitation and other services for those with traumatic brain injuries; and (3) ACL's grant program that supports protection and advocacy services (e.g., legal representation) for those with traumatic brain injuries.
Additionally, the CDC must examine the available evidence for designating brain injury as a chronic condition and publish a report on its findings and recommendations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-518.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-518.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.
Mrs. Miller-Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5290-5291)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7208.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5290-5291)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5290-5291)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 516.
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