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H.R. 248 (104th)

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the conduct of expanded studies and the establishment of innovative programs with respect to traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

4 January 1995

Last action

29 July 1996 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 104-166.

Sponsors

Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

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 Institutes of Health research program on trauma to include the authority 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 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.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 June 1996

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 June 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 June 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 June 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 June 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 331.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 27 June 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-652.

    Source: Committee

  11. 27 June 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-652.

    Source: Committee

  12. 9 July 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 July 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 July 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 July 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 July 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7126-7128)

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 July 1996

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 July 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 12 July 1996

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7836)

    Source: Floor

  20. 12 July 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7836)

    Source: Floor

  21. 16 July 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 17 July 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  23. 17 July 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  24. 29 July 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-166.

    Source: President

  25. 29 July 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  26. 29 July 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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    summary · EN · 9 July 1996

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