Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill amends the Scott Hannon Initiative to add research on repetitive low‑level blast exposure, dementia and other brain conditions for veterans. It requires the VA to partner with the Department of Defense on data sharing, conduct large‑scale studies, and work with the National Academies to validate brain‑health biomarkers. The VA must report its findings and recommendations to Congress every two years, with funding authorized through FY2030.
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