119th Congress Currently Endorsed Bills:
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1151) would expand eligible uses of 529 savings plans to cover costs associated with workforce training and credentialing programs, such as professional certifications. The legislation provides tax-advantaged resources for workers who pursue career growth, mid-career changes or alternative career pathways.
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929 / S. 266) will help ensure that hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations can continue, expand and build on the successes seen. The original Lorna Breen Act was signed into law in March 2022 and is named in honor of Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency physician who died by suicide. This reauthorization legislation will enable health care organizations to address system-level risk factors that lead to occupational burnout, contribute to mental health conditions and cause intensive stress and strain.
Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (H.R. 2369 /S. 1144) would add fitness as an eligible category for pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account dollars. The PHIT Act could help Americans overcome financial barriers to fitness opportunities.
Specials Joey Lenz Act (HR 1014) would direct the secretary of defense to include certain tests as part of the periodic health assessments provided to members of the Armed Forces.
Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act (H.R. 4517 /S.2373) would require certain institutions of higher education to develop and implement a venue-specific heat-related illnesses emergency action plan, and for other purposes.
The Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”) Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 2898) bipartisan legislation reauthorizers critical funding to support patients and families impacted by traumatic brain injuries. The bill extends funding for programs directly aligned with these goals. These programs include national surveillance and registry efforts necessary for data collection and state grants that promote community integration and patient autonomy. In addition, NATA joined with 31 other organizations in supporting a Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) letter in support of the legislation.
Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025 (H.R. 2830). The legislation requires the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to expand its work on Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) by requiring the collection of data on concussions sustained by public safety officers