H.R. 8745 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8745 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 26, 2022Mr. Connolly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse Act of 2022. 2. National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting jointly with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall establish and maintain a clearinghouse of concussion and traumatic brain injury best practices, medical knowledge, appropriate certification, and research, to be known as the National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse. (b) Design The clearinghouse under this section shall be designed to provide vetted, high-quality information on concussion and traumatic brain injury— (1) to medical professionals so they may access reliable best-practice information to provide appropriate care for their patients; and (2) to patients and other stakeholders so they may— (A) easily find appropriate medical professionals; and (B) access high-quality information. (c) Arrangements with other entities In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may disseminate information through arrangements with nonprofit organizations, consumer groups, Federal, State, or local agencies, or the media. (d) Timing The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish the clearinghouse required by subsection (a) not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.