Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Summary
The Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 reauthorizes and amends existing programs related to traumatic brain injury (TBI). It focuses on prevention, surveillance, registries, and state grant programs. The act aims to improve data collection, research, and services for individuals with TBI, with a particular emphasis on high-risk populations.
Expected Effects
The Act will extend funding for TBI programs through 2030, ensuring continued support for research, prevention, and treatment. It will also broaden the scope of data collection and surveillance efforts to include a focus on populations at higher risk for TBI. Additionally, the Act mandates a report to Congress on these high-risk populations and a study on the long-term effects of TBI.
Potential Benefits
- Continued funding for TBI research and programs.
- Improved data collection and surveillance of TBI, particularly among high-risk populations.
- Enhanced state grant programs for TBI-related projects.
- Increased public awareness and education about TBI prevention and treatment.
- A study on the long-term effects of TBI, leading to better understanding and care.
Potential Disadvantages
- The Act may require increased government spending, potentially impacting the federal budget.
- The expanded data collection efforts could raise privacy concerns, although the bill specifies aggregated information will be made public.
- The reliance on state and federal agencies for implementation may lead to inconsistencies in program effectiveness.
- The study mandated by the Act may duplicate existing research efforts.
- There could be challenges in reaching and engaging high-risk populations for data collection and outreach.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Article I, Section 8), which allows Congress to provide for the health and well-being of the nation. The Act's focus on research, prevention, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries falls under this purview. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).