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Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 26, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2019 traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and surveillance or registry programs.

(Sec. 3) Reauthorizes through FY2019 the programs of grants to states and Indian consortia for TBI services, and protection and advocacy systems to provide services to individuals with TBI.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a plan for the improved coordination of federal activities with respect to TBI that will:

  • review interagency coordination efforts;
  • identify areas for improved coordination between federal agencies and programs, including those with a focus on serving individuals with disabilities;
  • identify adopted recommendations from the report on development and improvement of TBI diagnostic tools and treatments and describe plans to address each recommendation that has not been adopted; and
  • incorporate feedback from stakeholders, including individuals with TBI and their caregivers.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to review the scientific evidence related to brain injury management in children and identify opportunities for research.

What just happenedNov 26, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-196.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed in SenateSep 16, 2014
  • Reported to SenateJul 23, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateJun 26, 2014
  • Public LawNov 27, 2014
  1. Nov 26, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-196.

  2. Nov 26, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-196.

  3. Nov 26, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 26, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 19, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 19, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 13, 2014FloorH38310

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

  8. Nov 13, 2014FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7964)

  9. Nov 13, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H7964)

  10. Nov 13, 2014FloorH30200

    Mr. Latta asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  11. Nov 13, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7964)

  12. Sep 17, 2014FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Sep 17, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Sep 17, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Sep 16, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5643; text as passed Senate: CR S5643)

  16. Sep 16, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5643; text as passed Senate: CR S5643)

  17. Jul 23, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.

  18. Jul 23, 2014Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  19. Jul 23, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  20. Jul 23, 2014Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  21. Jul 7, 2014IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4214)

  22. Jun 26, 2014IntroReferral

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

  23. Jun 26, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 26, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2019 traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and surveillance or registry programs.

(Sec. 3) Reauthorizes through FY2019 the programs of grants to states and Indian consortia for TBI services, and protection and advocacy systems to provide services to individuals with TBI.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a plan for the improved coordination of federal activities with respect to TBI that will:

  • review interagency coordination efforts;
  • identify areas for improved coordination between federal agencies and programs, including those with a focus on serving individuals with disabilities;
  • identify adopted recommendations from the report on development and improvement of TBI diagnostic tools and treatments and describe plans to address each recommendation that has not been adopted; and
  • incorporate feedback from stakeholders, including individuals with TBI and their caregivers.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to review the scientific evidence related to brain injury management in children and identify opportunities for research.

Passed House without amendmentNov 13, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2019 traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and surveillance or registry programs.

(Sec. 3) Reauthorizes through FY2019 the programs of grants to states and Indian consortia for TBI services, and protection and advocacy systems to provide services to individuals with TBI.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a plan for the improved coordination of federal activities with respect to TBI that will:

  • review interagency coordination efforts;
  • identify areas for improved coordination between federal agencies and programs, including those with a focus on serving individuals with disabilities;
  • identify adopted recommendations from the report on development and improvement of TBI diagnostic tools and treatments and describe plans to address each recommendation that has not been adopted; and
  • incorporate feedback from stakeholders, including individuals with TBI and their caregivers.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to review the scientific evidence related to brain injury management in children and identify opportunities for research.

Passed Senate amendedSep 16, 201435

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2019 traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and surveillance or registry programs.

(Sec. 3) Reauthorizes through FY2019 the programs of grants to states and Indian consortia for TBI services, and protection and advocacy systems to provide services to individuals with TBI.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a plan for the improved coordination of federal activities with respect to TBI that will:

  • review interagency coordination efforts;
  • identify areas for improved coordination between federal agencies and programs, including those with a focus on serving individuals with disabilities;
  • identify adopted recommendations from the report on development and improvement of TBI diagnostic tools and treatments and describe plans to address each recommendation that has not been adopted; and
  • incorporate feedback from stakeholders, including individuals with TBI and their caregivers.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to review the scientific evidence related to brain injury management in children and identify opportunities for research.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 23, 20141

Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2019 traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and surveillance or registry programs.

(Sec. 3) Reauthorizes through FY2019 the programs of grants to states and Indian consortia for TBI services, and protection and advocacy systems to provide services to individuals with TBI.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a plan for the improved coordination of federal activities with respect to TBI that will:

  • review interagency coordination efforts;
  • identify areas for improved coordination between federal agencies and programs, including those with a focus on serving individuals with disabilities;
  • identify adopted recommendations from the report on development and improvement of TBI diagnostic tools and treatments and describe plans to address each recommendation that has not been adopted; and
  • incorporate feedback from stakeholders, including individuals with TBI and their caregivers.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to review the scientific evidence related to brain injury management in children and identify opportunities for research.

Introduced in SenateJun 26, 2014

Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations through FY2019 for traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and surveillance or registry programs.

Reauthorizes through FY2019 the programs of grants to: (1) states and Indian consortia for TBI services, and (2) protection and advocacy systems for the purpose of enabling the systems to provide services to individuals with TBI.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a plan for improved coordination of federal activities with respect to traumatic brain injury that will:

  • review interagency coordination efforts;
  • identify areas for improved coordination between federal agencies and programs, including those with a focus on serving individuals with disabilities; and
  • incorporate feedback from stakeholders, including individuals with TBI and their caregivers.

Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to review the scientific evidence related to brain injury management in children and identify opportunities for research.

Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 — Informed