Apr 14 2008
House Passes TBI Act Reauthorization Bill!
Last night, the House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury Act (S. 793), by a vote of 392-1. BIAA thanks all of you who called your Representatives and urged them to vote YES on the bill!
The bill authorizes ongoing CDC, NIH and HRSA TBI programs over the period of FY 2009 through FY 2012.
The bill also authorizes a new study by the CDC and the NIH in collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify the incidence of brain injury among our nation’s veterans, especially veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. The purpose of this study is to ensure that national research takes veterans into account and that current information about diagnostic tools and treatments are shared between the civilian and military scientific communities.
The bill will next proceed to the Senate one more time, where it is expected to be approved by Unanimous Consent. Pending successful passage in the Senate, the bill will then be ready to be sent to the President’s desk for his signature.
Stay tuned to BIAA for continuing updates on the status of this legislation. No further grassroots action is needed at this time.
