Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 9, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R)
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
May 14, 2026
Summary
The BEACON Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to set up two grant programs that award money to nonprofits, universities and other qualified groups for clinical trials and innovative therapies for chronic mild TBI. It aims to improve veterans' mental health, reduce suicide risk, and advance long‑term care for TBI. Funding of $30 million is authorized for the first three years, with specific grant limits and reporting requirements.
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