Bill · H.R. 4321· House(119-HR-4321)
SMART for TBI Act
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 4321, also known as the SMART for TBI Act, directs the Secretary of Defense to create a strategy for treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI) using digital health technologies. This involves establishing a working group to identify gaps, analyze existing efforts, and provide recommendations for improving TBI treatment through artificial intelligence and digital health technologies. The Secretary of Defense must brief congressional defense committees on the strategy by September 30, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The SMART for TBI Act specifically addresses the treatment of traumatic brain injuries among veterans, with the goal of improving health outcomes.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill focuses on improving TBI treatment for veterans and armed forces members, indicating a positive impact.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill aims to improve the treatment of traumatic brain injuries through digital health technologies, which will improve veterans benefits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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This bill aims to improve the treatment of traumatic brain injuries through digital health technologies and artificial intelligence, potentially leading to better healthcare outcomes for those affected by TBI. (SEC. 2)
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The strategy developed will identify capability gaps in TBI treatment and recommend ways to address them, which could lead to new and innovative treatments. (SEC. 2(e)(3))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I don't see anything in here that looks like it would hurt people. This bill focuses on improving treatment for traumatic brain injuries, and that sounds like a good thing for the people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado