Brain Injury Task Force

Approximately 2 million Americans experience Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year, and an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with long-term, severe disabilities as a result of brain injury. The national cost of TBI is estimated to be $48.3 billion annually. That is why I founded the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force.  Co-Chaired by Rep. Todd Platts of Pennsylvania, the caucus will serve as a clearinghouse of information for Congress and the public. It will promote full funding for the TBI Act and other brain injury research programs, and provide guidance to federal agencies on policies and proposed rulemakings.

Click here to see Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force membership, legislation and related articles

Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Capitol Hill will be honoring persons with brain injury, their families and the vast community of caregivers, medical professionals, scientists, and advocates during the week of March 8: Brian Injury Awareness Day on the Hill. 
Activities will include:

1)       A reception recognizing the hard work of the Members of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force which is co-chair by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. and Congressman Todd Russell Platts.  

2)       An afternoon of personal testimony and informational briefing.  Brain injury victims, their families, clinical experts and professional groups from all over the country will be participating to give Congress and their staff a glimpse into the world of brain injury. The theme of this year’s briefings will be “Living with Brain Injury.”

Finally Congressmen Pascrell and Platts will introduce legislation to officially have Congress designate March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Brain Injury Association of America
Non-profit organization dedicated to people with brain injury and their families. Offers research, education, and advocacy programs through a national office, network of state affiliates, support groups, and a helpline.

International Brain Injury Assoc.
The IBIA works to develop positive relations and interactions between individuals, families, groups, organizations, institutions, diverse cultures and nations. The IBIA strives to provide international leadership for creative solutions to the issues associated with brain injury.

Brain Trauma Foundation
Nationwide organization devoted to improving the outcome of traumatic brain injury patients. Focuses on the acute phase of traumatic brain injury and methods to improve chances of a meaningful recovery. Through education and clinical research, the Foundation works to improve the care of TBI patients from the scene of injury to the emergency room and ICU.

Coalition for Brain Injury Research
The Coalition for Brain Injury Research is dedicated to supporting and promoting research that will lead to a brain injury cure. Raising awareness as to the need for a cure will renew hope to all survivors and families who continue to suffer the disabling effects of this devastating injury. Based on recent advances in the neuro sciences, the potential for cure is rapidly gaining credibility in the research community. We are totally committed to working at the federal, state, and grass roots levels to achieve our goals.

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center's mission is to serve active duty military, their dependents and veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) through state-of-the-art medical care, innovative clinical research initiatives, and educational programs.

National Association of State Head Injury Administrators
NASHIA is a non-profit organization established to assist state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families. Since 1990, NASHIA has been the source of information and education for state agency employees who are responsible for public policies, programs, and services affecting individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families.

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