TBI Reauthorization Act Reintroduced in the Senate

Earlier this week, U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Andy Kim (D-NJ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 to ensure numerous critical grant programs are able to continue to provide essential care and resources for those with traumatic brain injuries.

“We commend Senator Mullin and Senator Kim and other cosponsors for their leadership in introducing the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Reauthorization Act in the United States Senate,” said Rick Willis, President and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of America. “This critical legislation supports the continuation of federal programs that provide life-changing services, prevention initiatives, and research opportunities for the millions of Americans living with brain injury and their families.”

The TBI Act has long been the cornerstone of national brain injury policy, authorizing programs that support state grants, education programs, protection and advocacy services, and surveillance systems to track brain injury incidence. These programs not only provide direct impact in communities across the country but also inform the research and policies that drive progress forward.

This year’s reauthorization makes important strides to better reflect the reality of brain injury. For the first time, the legislation expands the definition of TBI to include all acquired brain injuries (ABI), ensuring that survivors of anoxia, tumors, infections, and other acquired causes are recognized and served. The TBI Reauthorization Act positions the United States to better serve survivors, strengthen data, and advance policies that address the true scope of brain injury.

We thank Senator Mullin, Senator Kim, and the other cosponsors for their commitment to this issue and urge swift passage of this vital legislation.