HR 2830119th CongressIntroduced

Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareLabor & Employment

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This legislation mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect and publicly disseminate comprehensive information on concussions and traumatic brain injuries among public safety officers through the CDC, including evidence-based treatment protocols, protective equipment recommendations, and prevention strategies to address occupational health risks.

Key Points

1The Secretary must update CDC websites and develop targeted dissemination channels for medical professionals to improve diagnosis and treatment of brain injuries in public safety officers.
2Information sharing extends to public safety employers and labor representatives to implement workplace strategies reducing concussion incidents during law enforcement and firefighting activities.
3The bill requires consultation with mental health professionals to study links between brain injuries and conditions like PTSD, mood disorders, and suicidal ideation among affected officers.

Impact Areas

Public safety officers including police, firefighters, and emergency respondersMedical and public health professionals treating brain injuriesPublic safety agencies and labor unions developing safety protocolsMental health service providers addressing trauma-related disordersFamilies of injured officers seeking specialized healthcare resources

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