Expressing support for the designation of January 30, 2025, as CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and RHI (repeated head impacts) Awareness Day.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Cline, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
H.RES.72 expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating January 30, 2025, as "CTE and RHI Awareness Day." The resolution aims to raise public awareness about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and repeated head impacts (RHI) - serious brain conditions often associated with contact sports and head trauma.
Who Benefits and How
This resolution provides symbolic recognition to several groups. Medical researchers studying brain trauma receive formal acknowledgment from Congress for their work. Patients suffering from CTE and RHI, along with their families and caregivers, receive public recognition of their struggles. The resolution also encourages (but does not require) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) to publish educational materials about CTE and RHI, which could marginally increase awareness and research support.
Who Bears the Burden and How
As a simple House resolution, this measure is non-binding and creates no legal obligations or costs. The CDC and NIH are "encouraged" to publish information, but face no mandate to do so. There are no appropriations, no new regulations, and no enforcement mechanisms. Taxpayers bear no financial burden from this symbolic resolution.
Key Provisions
- Supports the official designation of January 30, 2025, as CTE and RHI Awareness Day
- Recognizes doctors and researchers advancing the study of brain trauma and thanks research participants and brain donors
- Acknowledges persons suffering from CTE and RHI symptoms, along with their families and caregivers
- Encourages the CDC and NIH to include CTE and RHI information in concussion education materials and public health campaigns
- Encourages Americans to observe the day with awareness-promoting ceremonies and activities
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Expresses support for designating January 30, 2025, as CTE and RHI Awareness Day to promote public awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy and repeated head impacts.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Symbolic resolution to raise public awareness about traumatic brain injury research and prevention"
Likely Beneficiaries
- CTE patients and families
- Medical researchers studying brain trauma
- Public health educators
- Sports safety advocates
Likely Burden Bearers
- No direct burden bearers - this is a non-binding resolution
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_cdc"
- → Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- "the_nih"
- → National Institutes of Health
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
chronic traumatic encephalopathy
repeated head impacts
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