United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 2898 — Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes and modifies the Traumatic Brain Injury program, expanding its focus on prevention, data collection, and associated injuries.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1c

    and prevalence

    The bill adds 'and prevalence' to the focus of the program on traumatic brain injury.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1c

    and reduction of associated injuries and fatalities

    This addition expands the focus of the program's objectives.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1c

    and related risk factors

    The bill enhances the scope of research to include related risk factors.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1c

    2020 → 2030

    The deadlines for objectives are extended to the year 2030.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1c

    populations at higher risk of traumatic brain injury, including populations whose increased risk is due to occupational or circumstantial factors;

    The bill includes a focus on populations at higher risk due to specific factors.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1c

    arising from traumatic brain injury → , which may include related mental health and other conditions, arising from traumatic brain injury, including

    This change broadens the understanding of outcomes related to traumatic brain injury.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1d

    to identify populations that may be at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries, to collect data on the causes of, and risk factors for, traumatic brain injuries,

    The bill mandates specific data collection on high-risk populations.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1d

    , including the occupation of the individual, when relevant to the circumstances surrounding the injury

    This enhances data collection by factoring in individuals' occupations.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1d

    short- and long-term

    The focus on outcomes is expanded to include both short- and long-term consequences.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1d

    subsection (b)

    The removal of subsection (b) simplifies the structure of the program.

  • 42 U.S.C. 280b-1d

    and evidence-based practices to identify and address concussion

    This addition emphasizes the inclusion of evidence-based practices in addressing concussions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300d-52

    2020 through 2024 → 2026 through 2030

    The authorization periods are extended to cover the years 2026 through 2030.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300d-53(l)

    2020 through 2024 → 2026 through 2030

    This change aligns the authorization period of protection and advocacy services with the extended timeframe.

Action History

  1. Star Print ordered on the bill.

  2. Introduced in Senate

  3. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2898?
S 2898 is sponsored by Mullin, Markwayne (Republican), Kim, Andy (Democratic), Cornyn, John (Republican), Padilla, Alex (Democratic), and Cortez Masto, Catherine (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2898?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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