Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
HR 7208 reauthorizes three existing programs under the Public Health Service Act through 2029, extending current funding periods that previously expired after 2024. It updates the authorization periods for (1) traumatic brain injury prevention efforts, (2) state grants for TBI-related projects, and (3) state grants supporting protection and advocacy services for people with disabilities. The bill directly affects states receiving federal grants under these programs by allowing continued funding for services like TBI care coordination, community support, and legal advocacy. No new policies or funding levels are created - only the timeline for existing programs is extended. This is a procedural reauthorization, not a policy change.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Sep 2024
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action Sep 18, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Amendments
3
Sep 17, 2024
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5290-5291)
lower
Sep 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
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)
lower
Sep 17, 2024
Introduced
Mrs. Miller-Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-518.
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Feb 2, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Feb 1, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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