Bill · H.R. 4309· House(119-HR-4309)
National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Don Bacon
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the establishment and maintenance of the National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse. The clearinghouse will house best practices, medical knowledge, appropriate certification, and research regarding concussions and traumatic brain injuries. A designated Federal official will be responsible for overseeing this initiative. This official will be chosen jointly by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Secretary of Labor. The official must have the clearinghouse established within 120 days of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill improves healthcare access by providing vetted information and helping patients find appropriate medical professionals for brain injuries.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The clearinghouse provides patients with information to find appropriate medical professionals, which aids consumer decision-making in healthcare.
Does this put more money into medical research?+4
The bill promotes the centralization and dissemination of medical research regarding concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to reliable medical information: The clearinghouse is designed to provide vetted, high-quality information on concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and associated comorbidities to medical professionals, which helps them provide appropriate care for patients (Section 2(c)).
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Improved patient care and search capabilities: Patients and other stakeholders will be able to use the clearinghouse to easily find appropriate medical professionals and access high-quality information (Section 2(c)).
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Information dissemination: The designated official can work with nonprofit organizations, consumer groups, government agencies, or the media to share important information (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Students+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Research Funding+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- 12/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia