S. 5600 · Passed Senate · Health

Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

What it does

Extends the authorization of appropriations for the Bill Pascrell, Jr. National Program for Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance and Registries through fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect data on traumatic brain injury incidence, prevalence, and associated risk factors, including occupational and circumstantial factors affecting higher-risk populations.
Requires the CDC to make aggregated information on traumatic brain injury and concussion publicly available on the CDC website, including information on higher-risk populations and tailored prevention strategies.
Extends state grant programs for traumatic brain injury projects and protection and advocacy services through fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with consideration for higher-risk populations and American Indian consortia.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study within 2 years examining long-term symptoms or conditions related to traumatic brain injury, research evidence, correlations with dementia and mental health conditions, existing services, and research gaps.

Oct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.