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TBI Act Reauthorization

Overview

Reauthorization of the TBI Act is crucial to continue authority for appropriations for the HRSA Federal TBI Program.  It is the only Federal funding available to assist States, Territories, the District of Columbia, and American Indian Consortia in building or enhancing coordinated systems of community-based services and supports.

NASHIA supports the establishment of formula funding to designated lead agencies to develop or enhance TBI service delivery.

Federal funds, by means of formula grants or other sources, must not supplant any efforts currently provided by the States, but rather enhance and expand existing efforts.

NASHIA supports the deletion of match requirements as they impede States from application.

NASHIA calls for the deletion of all references to "projects” within the law as such language encourages time-limited activities or products (e.g., brochures, trainings, etc.) rather than ongoing systems change or service delivery.

NASHIA supports the addition of specific language that authorizes HRSA to award contracts, agreements, or grants to carry out activities in support of Federal TBI Program goals and for national projects of significance that impact the field of traumatic brain injury and service delivery.

NASHIA supports the addition of specific language that authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish a national information center.

Bills

Overview of TBI Act of 1996 and Subsequent Amendments of 2000 and 2008

Overview of the TBI Act of 2008
Reauthorization of the TBI Act of 2008

(See related Senate Press Release: Hatch, Kennedy Bill to Help Millions Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury. [PDF 12 KB])

Position Statements

Position Paper on State Match Requirements [PDF 133 KB]

Fact Sheets

Federal TBI Act Programs: FY 2008 Appropriations [PDF 45 KB]

Letters to Congress

Sign-on Letter to the Senate HELP Committee [PDF 82 KB] sent May 31, 2007 from NASHIA and other organizations urging support for the S. 793, the TBI Reauthorization bill.

Letter to the House Appropriations Committee [PDF 86 KB] sent June 12, 2006 from NASHIA recommending an appropriations of $30 million for the TBI Act.

Letter to the House Appropriations Committee [PDF 132 KB] sent June 12, 2006 from NASHIA and other organizations recommending an appropriations of $30 million for the TBI Act.