“I want the House to pass this bill. It continues and improves federal programs to prevent, detect, and treat brain injuries.”

“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1493) to reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:”

“I want the House to pass this bill. It keeps funding programs that prevent brain injuries and help patients recover. Over 69,000 people died from brain injuries in 2021, and we need to be ready to support these patients.”

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1493, led by my colleagues Representatives Pallone and Bacon, which would reauthorize HHS programs that allocate resources for traumatic brain injury prevention, improving access to TBI rehabilitation and TBI patient advocacy systems. TBI is a significant public health burden and a major driver of death and disability. In 2021 alone, there were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths. Though we may make every effort to prevent TBI from occurring in the first place, it is critical that when a TBI occurs, we are prepared and ready to employ resources that support patients in their recovery and rehabilitation. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”