Federal health officials would study brain injuries and share data

The text directs federal health officials to collect and share information about traumatic brain injuries and concussions. The information covers injury causes, risk factors, affected populations, and short- and long-term outcomes. The CDC website should include information about higher-risk groups and tailored prevention strategies to the extent feasible.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services must study long-term effects of traumatic brain injury and report the findings. The study covers chronic symptoms, research across the lifespan, links to other conditions, available services, and research gaps. The study may be done by the Secretary or through a contract with a nonprofit private entity. The report must be made public on the department's website if the Secretary conducts the study directly. The report is due no later than two years after enactment.

The Secretary must report to Congress on higher-risk groups and federal efforts to reach them. The report includes groups such as people affected by domestic violence or sexual assault and public safety officers. The report is due no later than two years after enactment.