This bill renews and updates federal programs to prevent, track, and treat traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). It continues funding from 2026 through 2030 for CDC research, state TBI tracking, and public awareness. It also continues grants that help states and American Indian consortiums support people living with TBIs, and it funds protection and advocacy services for these individuals.

The bill tells federal health officials to share more public information about who is at higher risk and how to prevent TBIs. It also orders a study of long-term symptoms and possible links to other conditions, like dementia and mental health issues, with a public report due within two years of the law taking effect .

Key points

• Who is affected: People with TBIs and their families; survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault; public safety officers; states and American Indian consortiums; and protection and advocacy agencies that serve people with TBIs .
• What changes:
  • CDC must post TBI data online, including info on higher-risk groups and tailored prevention strategies.
  • States that get grants must keep at least the same level of their own spending, but they can request up to a 50% cut in the required match for one year if needed.
  • The law clarifies what counts as a TBI (for example, it excludes brain problems from birth or aging) and lets HHS update the definition after consulting with others.
• When: Funding runs from fiscal years 2026–2030, and the study and related reports are due within two years after the law is enacted .