H.R. 2830: Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025, aims to enhance the understanding and management of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among public safety officers, which includes firefighters, law enforcement personnel, and emergency responders.

Key Objectives

The main goals of the bill include:

• Information Collection: The Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will gather and make public detailed information on concussions and TBIs affecting public safety officers. This includes:
• Research related to evidence-based practices for managing concussions and TBIs.
• Recommendations for personal protective equipment to help prevent these injuries.
• Medical information on diagnosing and treating concussions and TBIs.
• Strategies to reduce the incidence of these conditions among public safety officers.

Information Dissemination

The bill mandates that the Secretary will:

• Update CDC Resources: Revise the CDC website to include comprehensive information on traumatic brain injury.
• Develop Dissemination Channels: Create various means to disseminate this information to:
• Medical professionals and public health experts to improve care for officers with TBIs.
• Employers and representatives in public safety to enhance strategies to minimize TBIs.
• Mental health professionals to facilitate a better understanding of the relationship between TBIs and mental health issues.
• Patients and their families to increase awareness about TBI effects and treatment.
• Higher education institutions and researchers to support further studies and advancements in this field.

Consultation and Collaboration

In developing the updated CDC website and other dissemination strategies, the Secretary must consult with the various stakeholders mentioned above to ensure that the information meets the needs of the public safety community effectively.

Support for Initiatives

The Secretary is also authorized to support both public and private initiatives aimed at identifying best practices and creating guidelines for the treatment of concussions and TBIs in public safety officers. This support can be extended through:

• Grants
• Contracts
• Cooperative agreements

Definition of Public Safety Officer

The bill defines "public safety officer" based on the definition provided in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which generally includes individuals engaged in firefighting, law enforcement, or other emergency services.

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