Washington E-Newsletter

House Committee Advances Multiple Health Care Bills

On March 20, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved multiple health care bills, including:

  • H.R. 7208, the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Reauthorization Act, reauthorizing the TBI Program at $5 million a year through FY 2029 to fund TBI prevention, research and service delivery through grants to states;
  • H.R. 6960, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Reauthorization Act, reauthorizing the Children’s EMS Program at $24 million annually through FY 2029; and
  • H.R. 7153, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act, reauthorizing this program at $45 million per year through FY 2029 to support mental health and wellness programs for health care professionals.