Brain Injury Association Legislative Update March 2011

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Tim Titolo

The Brain Injury Association of America has asked me to send this update along to my readers.

Appropriations Update

 On Thursday, March 17, 2011, the Senate cleared a sixth stopgap measure set to expire on April 8, 2011. Going forward, House and Senate leaders will engage in talks to negotiate government funding for the rest of the fiscal year. BIAA is monitoring the situation closely and will alert grassroots advocates if any action becomes necessary.

 

This week, BIAA met with Senate Appropriations staff to advocate for increased funding for programs authorized through the TBI Act in 2012. BIAA will continue to follow up on this request as well as meet with the House Appropriations staff in the near future.

 

Sports and Concussion

 

On March 16, 2011, U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. and Todd Russell Platts, as well as U.S. Senator Tom Udall introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting youth athletes from the dangers of sports-related traumatic brain injuries. BIAA endorsed the legislation and provided technical assistance during the writing of the bill.

 

The Children’s Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act would ensure that new and reconditioned football helmets for high school and younger players meet safety standards that address concussion risk and the needs of youth athletes. The bill also increases potential penalties for using false injury prevention claims to sell helmets and other sports equipment.

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