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House bill directs Defense Health Agency to study behavioral neurology fellowship for traumatic brain injury treatment

Original title: To direct the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a pilot program that establishes a behavioral neurology fellowship program to provide training opportunities with respect to treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

July 22, 2026

veterans affairs military health traumatic brain injury medical training defense policy

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Jul 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The report will determine if the military can expand specialized medical training to address the long-term neurological care needs of service members and veterans with brain injuries.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Defense Health Agency

The agency is required to conduct a feasibility study and submit a report to Congress.

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans

The proposed fellowship program is intended to improve the treatment options available for these groups regarding traumatic brain injuries.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit a report to Congress evaluating the feasibility of a new pilot program for a fellowship. The program would focus on training medical professionals to treat members of the Armed Forces and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The report will determine if the military can expand specialized medical training to address the long-term neurological care needs of service members and veterans with brain injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill immediately create a new medical program?

No. This bill only directs the Defense Health Agency to study the feasibility of creating such a program and report those findings to Congress.

Who would benefit from the proposed fellowship program?

The program is intended to provide training for medical professionals to better treat members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

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Connected Entities

organizationDefense Health Agency“The agency responsible for conducting the feasibility study.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Armed Services“The committee to which the bill has been referred.”Map →

organizationArmed Forces“The group whose members would be treated under the proposed program.”Map →

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