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Bill103th CongressFiled Apr 1, 1993Health
S. 725

Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 1993

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What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Oct 8, 1994)

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out projects to reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injury through grants or contracts to public or nonprofit entities. Authorizes the following activities: (1) the conduct of research into identifying effective strategies for the prevention of traumatic brain injury; and (2) the implementation of public information and education programs for the prevention of such injury and for broadening the awareness of the public concerning the public health consequences of such injury.

(Sec. 2) Requires the National Institute of Health research program on trauma to award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit entities for the conduct of basic and applied research regarding traumatic brain injury.

(Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States for the purpose of carrying out demonstration projects to improve access to health and other services regarding traumatic brain injury. Permits the Secretary to make a grant only if the State agrees to establish an advisory board within the appropriate health department or another department of the State. Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a study concerning traumatic brain injuries; and (2) conduct a national consensus conference on managing traumatic brain injury and related rehabilitation concerns.

What just happenedNov 29, 1994

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
16 cosponsors10 D6 R
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  1. Nov 29, 1994Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Oct 8, 1994ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment with an amendment (SP 2654) by Voice Vote. (consideration: 10/7/1994 CR S14795-14798)

  3. Oct 8, 1994NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment with an amendment (SP 2654) by Voice Vote.(consideration: 10/7/1994 CR S14795-14798)

  4. Oct 8, 1994Floor

    Measure laid before Senate.

  5. Sep 23, 1994Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  6. Sep 22, 1994Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  7. Sep 21, 1994Floor

    Ordered returned to the House pursuant to H. Res. 534. (consideration: CR S13087)

  8. Aug 9, 1994Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  9. Aug 8, 1994FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Aug 8, 1994FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. Aug 8, 1994Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  12. Aug 8, 1994FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  13. Aug 8, 1994FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7127-7130)

  14. Aug 8, 1994FloorH30300

    Mr. Waxman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  15. May 10, 1994CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  16. Apr 26, 1994IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Apr 25, 1994Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Apr 25, 1994FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  19. Apr 25, 1994FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  20. Apr 21, 1994Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  21. Apr 21, 1994Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  22. Apr 21, 1994Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.

  23. Apr 21, 1994Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4752-4757)

  24. Mar 25, 1994Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 397.

  25. Mar 25, 1994Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-243.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  26. Mar 25, 1994Committee14000

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-243.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  27. Nov 3, 1993Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  28. Apr 1, 1993IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  29. Apr 1, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4291)

  30. Apr 1, 1993IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Senate agreed to House amendment with amendmentOct 8, 199439

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out projects to reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injury through grants or contracts to public or nonprofit entities. Authorizes the following activities: (1) the conduct of research into identifying effective strategies for the prevention of traumatic brain injury; and (2) the implementation of public information and education programs for the prevention of such injury and for broadening the awareness of the public concerning the public health consequences of such injury.

(Sec. 2) Requires the National Institute of Health research program on trauma to award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit entities for the conduct of basic and applied research regarding traumatic brain injury.

(Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States for the purpose of carrying out demonstration projects to improve access to health and other services regarding traumatic brain injury. Permits the Secretary to make a grant only if the State agrees to establish an advisory board within the appropriate health department or another department of the State. Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a study concerning traumatic brain injuries; and (2) conduct a national consensus conference on managing traumatic brain injury and related rehabilitation concerns.

Passed Senate amendedApr 21, 199435

Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out projects to reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injury through grants or contracts to public or nonprofit entities. Authorizes the following activities: (1) the conduct of research into identifying effective strategies for the prevention of traumatic brain injury; and (2) the implementation of public information and education programs for the prevention of such injury and for broadening the awareness of the public concerning the public health consequences of such injury.

(Sec. 2) Requires the National Institutes of Health research program on trauma to award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit entities for the conduct of basic and applied research regarding traumatic brain injury.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to make grants to States for the purpose of carrying out demonstration projects to improve access to health and other services regarding traumatic brain injury. Permits the Secretary to make a grant only if the State agrees to establish an advisory board within the appropriate health department or another department of the State. Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to conduct: (1) a study concerning traumatic brain injuries; and (2) a national consensus conference on managing traumatic brain injury and related rehabilitation concerns. Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 5) Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt States from certain requirements under the Act with respect to maple syrup.

Introduced in SenateApr 1, 199300

Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, to conduct a study concerning traumatic brain injury. Requires the study to seek to: (1) identify common therapeutic interventions which are used for the rehabilitation of individuals with traumatic brain injuries; and (2) develop practice guidelines for the rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to conduct studies concerning traumatic brain injury and establish a uniform reporting system. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to cooperate with, and provide assistance to, public and private nonprofit entities to reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injury through the establishment and effectuation of prevention projects. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to State and local entities, and to public or nonprofit private entities, to support: (1) special prevention and public awareness initiative projects; (2) model traumatic brain injury prevention, research, and support programs; (3) projects that study the service needs of individuals with traumatic brain injury; and (4) projects involving grants for services coordination. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, to provide assistance to public and private nonprofit entities to support the conduct of basic and applied research concerning traumatic brain injury, especially with respect to the biomechanics of brain injury. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to award grants to States for the establishment of programs related to traumatic brain injury. Authorizes appropriations.

Designates October 1993 as National Head Injury Month.

Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 1993 — Informed