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H.R. 9863·119th Congress·Introduced Jul 22, 2026

To direct the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a pilot program that establishes a behavioral neurology fellowship program to provide training opportunities with respect to treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

IntroducedArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Committees
Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action
Jul 22, 2026

Bottom line

This bill mandates a feasibility study by the Defense Health Agency for a pilot program to establish a behavioral neurology fellowship focused on treating traumatic brain injuries in military personnel and veterans.

What it actually does

This bill directs the Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to submit a report to Congress within 270 days of enactment. The report must assess the feasibility of establishing a pilot program for a behavioral neurology fellowship, aimed at providing specialized training for treating traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in service members and veterans, particularly focusing on the intersection of behavior and TBI. The bill also outlines specific requirements for the structure and participant qualifications of this potential pilot program.

Section 1(a)

Directive for Feasibility Report on Behavioral Neurology Fellowships

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This section mandates that the Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) submit a report to the congressional defense committees within 270 days after the bill becomes law. The report's purpose is to evaluate the feasibility of creating a pilot program for a behavioral neurology fellowship. This fellowship would offer specialized training opportunities for medical professionals to treat members of the Armed Forces and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), with a specific emphasis on the behavioral aspects associated with these injuries.

Section 1(b) and 1(c)

Requirements for the Potential Pilot Program

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These subsections detail the specific criteria that the feasibility report must address regarding the potential pilot program. The report should evaluate if the program could include two individuals for a one-year clinical fellowship. Participants would need to hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and have completed a residency in neurology or psychiatry. While board certification would not be required to hold the fellowship, the program should be designed to allow fellows to sit for board certification in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry upon completion, and the fellowship itself must be accredited.

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