Expressing support for the designation of January 30, 2025, as CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and RHI (repeated head impacts) Awareness Day.
H. Res. 72 is a non-binding House resolution that expresses support for designating January 30, 2025, as CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and RHI (repeated head impacts) Awareness Day. The resolution provides context on what CTE and RHI are, including research findings about repeated head injuries, potential brain changes (such as tau buildup), and connections to various neurodegenerative conditions. It notes that CTE can currently be diagnosed only after death and highlights affected groups (notably athletes and military veterans, but also survivors of domestic abuse and people with epilepsy). The bill then requests action from federal health agencies and calls for public observance of the day. As a resolution, it is largely symbolic and does not authorize spending or create new programs. If enacted, it would publicly acknowledge the issue, recognize researchers and those affected, urge the CDC and NIH to share information and educational materials, and encourage public observances to raise awareness.
Key Points
- 1Expresses support for designating January 30, 2025, as CTE and RHI Awareness Day.
- 2Recognizes doctors, researchers, and participants in studies and brain donation efforts related to CTE and RHI.
- 3Acknowledges individuals and families affected by CTE and RHI, and the caregivers who support them.
- 4Encourages the CDC and NIH to publish information about CTE and RHI in concussion education materials and to educate the public on symptoms and contributing factors.
- 5Encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of CTE and RHI.