Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2023, as "National Sport Brain Health Day".

Bill: 118-hres-379
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2023-05-09
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Athletes

Commemorative events and holidays

Neurological disorders
Latest action: action_date: 2023-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-05-09
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the designation of National Sport Brain Health Day and recognizes the risks of traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, faced by athletes.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 379 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2023 Mr. Pascrell (for himself and Mr. Bacon ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2023, as National Sport Brain Health Day .

Whereas youth sports and recreational activities contribute to over 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries; Whereas athletes of all ages and levels deserve to be educated and to become aware of the importance of brain health; Whereas the seriousness of traumatic brain injury in athletes should not be minimized; Whereas traumatic brain injury can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the House of Representatives can raise awareness about traumatic brain injury among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Sport Brain Health Day ; (2) recognizes that athletes are at significant risk for traumatic brain injury; (3) commends the Sports Neuropsychology Society for their dedication to raising awareness about traumatic brain injury and treatment in athletes; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of traumatic brain injury; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of brain injury in athletes; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer athletes experience the most adverse effects of traumatic brain injury.