Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024

To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024 2. National program for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries Section 393C of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280b–1d 3. Prevention and control of injuries Section 394A(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280b–3(b) fiscal years 2020 through 2024 fiscal years 2025 through 2029 4. State grants for projects regarding traumatic brain injury Section 1252 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–52 (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking that is not less than $1 for each $2 of Federal funds provided under the grant. that is— (A) for fiscal years 2020 through 2024, not less than $1 for each $2 of Federal funds provided under the grant; and (B) for fiscal year 2025 and each succeeding fiscal year, not less than $0.50 for each $2 of Federal funds provided under the grant. ; (2) by striking subsection (e); (3) by redesignating subsections (f) through (i) as subsections (e) through (h), respectively; (4) by amending subsection (g)(2), as so redesignated, to read as follows: (2) (A) The term traumatic brain injury (B) Such term— (i) does not include brain dysfunction caused by congenital or degenerative disorders, nor birth trauma; and (ii) may include— (I) brain injuries caused by anoxia due to trauma; and (II) damage to the brain from an internal or external source that results in toxicity, surgery, or vascular disorders not associated with aging. (C) The Secretary may revise the definition of such term as the Secretary determines necessary, after consultation with States and other appropriate public or nonprofit private entities. ; and (5) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by striking fiscal years 2020 through 2024 fiscal years 2025 through 2029 5. State grants for protection and advocacy services Section 1253(l) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–53(l) fiscal years 2020 through 2024 fiscal years 2025 through 2029 6. Report on designating brain injury as a chronic condition The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall— (1) examine the evidence base for designating brain injury as a chronic condition that can impact individuals with brain injury across the lifespan; and (2) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act— (A) submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report detailing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the examination described in paragraph (1); and (B) make publicly available on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the report described in subparagraph (A). May 22, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024This 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.