House vote: H.R. 6615 // December 19, 2018Needed two-thirds to concur
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
Sponsor: WILLIAM PASCRELL (D-NJ)
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize for FY2020-FY2024 several programs relating to traumatic brain injuries, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant program for state surveillance systems that monitor traumatic brain injuries. The bill authorizes the CDC to collect and analyze data regarding the national prevalence and incidence of concussions. Additionally, the bill repeals outdated provisions regarding a CDC traumatic brain injury study.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 17.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 352 | 80.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 6 | 1.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 17.6% |