Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

(a) In general. The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, shall conduct, either directly or through a contract with a nonprofit private entity, a study to—

(1) examine the incidence and prevalence of long-term or chronic symptoms or conditions in individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury;

(2) examine the evidence base of research related to the chronic effects of traumatic brain injury across the lifespan;

(3) examine any correlations between traumatic brain injury and increased risk of other conditions, such as dementia and mental health conditions;

(4) assess existing services available for individuals with such long-term or chronic symptoms or conditions; and

(5) identify any gaps in research related to such long-term or chronic symptoms or conditions of individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.

(b) Public report. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—

(1) submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report detailing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study described in subsection (a); and

(2) in the case that such study is conducted directly by the Secretary, make the report described in paragraph (1) publicly available on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services.