Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

## Summary This bill reauthorizes the federal Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program through 2030, updating its focus to improve prevention, data collection, and support for at-risk populations. It aims to enhance understanding of TBI incidence, causes, and long-term effects while expanding access to services for underserved groups, such as survivors of domestic violence, public safety officers, and Tribal communities. The legislation mandates public reporting of aggregated data, strengthens state grant programs with new equity provisions, and requires a study on chronic TBI-related health conditions like dementia. By modernizing definitions, increasing transparency, and addressing gaps in research and outreach, the bill seeks to improve outcomes for individuals affected by TBI and inform targeted prevention strategies. ## Key Points - Reauthorization & Funding: Extends funding authority for the TBI program from 2026 to 2030 (previously authorized through 2024). - Expanded Data Collection: Requires the CDC to gather data on TBI causes, risk factors, and populations at higher risk (e.g., due to occupation or circumstances), including short- and long-term outcomes. - Public Reporting & Transparency: Mandates publicly accessible TBI data on CDC’s website, including prevention strategies tailored to high-risk groups. - State Grant Enhancements: Adds Tribal governments to eligible grantees, requires states to maintain non-federal funding levels, and allows partial waivers for financial hardship. - Study on Chronic Effects: Directs a study on long-term TBI symptoms, their correlation with conditions like dementia, and gaps in research and services. ## Impact Areas - Primary Group: Individuals with traumatic brain injuries, particularly those in high-risk populations (e.g., domestic violence survivors, public safety officers). - Secondary Groups: State and Tribal health agencies administering TBI programs, healthcare providers, and researchers relying on updated data. - Additional Impacts: Improved national surveillance systems, stronger evidence-based policies for TBI prevention, and potential advancements in understanding links between TBI and chronic diseases.