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DemocratBill · H.R. 7779· House(119-HR-7779)

HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026

Rep. Subramanyam
Age: 40 years
Virginia
Introduced
3/3/2026
Last activity
3/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Suhas Subramanyam
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 8
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a new research program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will be required to create a program focused on research, training, and health information regarding environmental risk factors of neurodegenerative diseases. This includes studying potential toxicants like heavy metals and particulate matter in air, water, food, and soil. The bill calls for the creation of Collaborative Centers at various institutions to conduct basic and clinical research. These centers may also provide career training and public information programs. The act authorizes $50,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to fund these efforts.

Yes· 3 of 29

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+9

    Specifically mandates the creation of research centers and funding for neurological science.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8

    Directly targets the research of diseases that primarily affect the elderly population.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+8

    High benefit due to the focus on diseases that typically emerge in retirement years.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    Increases government spending by establishing a new research program.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    Authorizes new spending of $50 million annually from 2027 through 2031.