The VA would pay outside groups to test new treatments for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries. The studies would also track mental health, suicide risk, and long-term symptoms. Both grant programs would end after three years unless Congress extends them.
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BEACON Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Latest action on H.R. 6993: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects veterans with traumatic brain injuries, especially those with long-term symptoms from mild brain injuries. It also affects VA officials, clinicians, nonprofits, universities, and non-VA health providers that may run studies or treatment projects. Families of veterans could also feel the impact through outreach, education, and possible changes in care options.
Why this matters: Many veterans live with brain injury symptoms that can affect work, relationships, mood, and daily life. This bill would try to build better proof about which treatments help them. It also connects brain injury care with mental health and suicide prevention. The effect would depend on the quality of the studies, the results, and whether the VA or Congress acts on them later.
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Officially: BEACON Act of 2026
The VA would pay outside groups to test new treatments for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries. The studies would also track mental health, suicide risk, and long-term symptoms. Both grant programs would end after three years unless Congress extends them.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Health
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (1/22/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to BEACON Act of 2026, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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