WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving treatment options for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
The Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act would create a new grant program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to support research and development of innovative therapies for chronic mild TBI. The initiative focuses on neurorehabilitation, mental health outcomes, and suicide prevention, establishing pilot programs and partnerships to advance evidence-based care.
“Members of our nation’s military put their lives on the line in defense of our freedom and far too often are plagued by the physical and mental wounds of war when they return home,” said McCormick, a combat veteran. “Our veterans deserve access to innovative and groundbreaking TBI treatments that will enhance their quality of life and finally address the suicide epidemic among servicemembers.”
Rosen added that the measure ensures veterans receive “every resource available to heal from the invisible wounds of service.” She emphasized her continued commitment to bipartisan efforts that strengthen recovery and improve quality of life for those who served.
McCormick, who also cosponsors Rosen’s VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025, has backed several other bills supporting veterans and military families. His recent legislative endorsements include measures expanding burial benefits, protecting military pay during government shutdowns, and incentivizing hiring of military spouses.
Since 2000, more than 400,000 U.S. service members have sustained traumatic brain injuries, with blast exposure linked to sharply higher suicide rates. A 2024 Department of War report found that troops in combat and explosive ordnance roles face suicide rates nearly twice as high as those in noncombat jobs.
The proposed TBI initiative aims to close treatment gaps by addressing both physical and psychological effects of brain trauma. Integrative therapies developed through the program are designed to promote overall well-being—physical, emotional, and spiritual—while complementing existing VA suicide prevention efforts.
If enacted, the legislation would mark a significant step toward expanding access to advanced treatments and improving long-term outcomes for America’s veterans.
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