Bill · H.R. 9863· House(119-HR-9863)
To direct the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a pilot program that establishes a behavioral neurology fellowship program to provide training opportunities with respect to treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
- Introduced
- 7/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit a report to congressional defense committees regarding a proposed pilot program. The proposed program involves a behavioral neurology fellowship to provide training for treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries. The report must address the feasibility of this program and include an evaluation of potential locations. If implemented, the pilot program would consist of two individuals participating in a 1-year clinical fellowship. The bill also outlines specific medical requirements and accreditation goals for those participating in the program.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill focuses on creating specialized training to better treat the specific needs of veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill directs a report on a fellowship program specifically designed to improve the treatment of veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+4
The bill proposes a pilot program for a behavioral neurology fellowship to better treat traumatic brain injuries which intersect with behavioral health.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Training for Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment: The bill proposes a pilot program to provide training opportunities specifically for treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries, focusing on the intersection of behavior and injury (Section 1(a)).
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Pathways to Professional Certification: The program is designed to allow participants to sit for board certification in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry after completion (Section 1(c)(4)).
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Accredited Specialized Training: The proposed pilot program would be an accredited fellowship, ensuring a standard of training for those treating veterans and service members (Section 1(c)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly 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 Veterans+5Good For People With Disabilities+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+4Improves Healthcare Access+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas