{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-secures-major-health-care-wins-continuing-resolution-honors-pascrells", "Pallone Secures Major Health Care Wins in Continuing Resolution, Honors Pascrell\u2019s TBI Advocacy", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced today the inclusion of several critical health care provisions in the continuing resolution that the U.S. House will vote on later this week. Among the highlights is Pallone\u2019s legislation to reauthorize federal programs supporting research and treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI), now renamed to honor the late New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09).\n\nThe Bill Pascrell, Jr. National Program for Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance and Registries will continue funding for vital TBI research, treatment initiatives, and national surveillance programs. Pallone championed this effort to honor Pascrell's pioneering advocacy for TBI awareness and treatment, continuing his legacy of public service. The reauthorization reduces state match requirements to make federal funding more accessible and includes new provisions to explore designating TBI as a chronic condition\u2014a critical step in addressing long-term impacts.\n\n\u201cBill Pascrell was a relentless advocate for the millions of Americans affected by traumatic brain injuries,\u201d said Pallone. \u201cRenaming these vital programs in his honor ensures his work lives on\u2014helping families across the nation access better care and resources. This reauthorization not only pays tribute to Bill\u2019s legacy but also strengthens programs that are essential for improving outcomes for individuals with brain injuries.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis continuing resolution is a lifeline for our nation\u2019s health care system. From expanding teaching health centers to community health care and cracking down on abusive drug pricing practices, these provisions address the urgent needs of families and patients across the country,\u201d Pallone continued. \u201cThis is about delivering results\u2014making health care more accessible, affordable, and innovative while improving lives in every community.\u201d\n\nThe stopgap funding measure, which funds the federal government through March 2025, will be voted on later this week in both the House and Senate before heading to President Biden\u2019s desk for signature. In addition to the TBI reauthorization honoring Bill Pascrell, Pallone helped secure several major health care victories, including:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-secures-major-health-care-wins-continuing-resolution-honors-pascrells"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9134230203926563, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}