Advance the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act to coordinate federal research, diagnostics, care continuity, and congressional reporting on blast overpressure effects for servicemembers and veterans.

My bill ensures our government is finally taking a unified approach to protecting brain health, improving treatment, and delivering better long-term outcomes for the men and women who have sacrificed for our country, especially our Special Operations Forces.

Jackson promoted his bill as a commitment to align VA and Department of War efforts on blast overpressure research, establish performance baselines, prioritize related treatment research, improve data sharing and continuity of care, and require annual progress reports to Congress.

ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson’s Bill Passes House Veterans’ Affairs Committee | Congressman Ronny Jackson
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The House Committee Repository lists the May 14, 2026 Committee on Veterans' Affairs markup of H.R.6444, the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act. Under Votes, it states: "H.R6444, as amended, was favorably reported to the Full House by voice vote," added May 15, 2026.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Jackson's bill advanced beyond introduction: the full House Veterans' Affairs Committee favorably reported H.R.6444 to the House by voice vote. This is concrete legislative progress, but not final enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R.5634, the “Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026”; H.R.7083, the “CRUISE Act”; H.R.7103, the “Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act”; H.R.2283, the “Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act”; H.R.6993, the “BEACON Act of 2026”; H.R.6652, the “U.S. Vets of the FAS Act”; H.R.6444, the “Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act”; H.R. 7950, the “VA Congressional Accountability Act”; H.R. 7683, the “VA Fiscal Management and Modernization Act”; H.R. 8052, the “VIP Act”; H.R. 6698, the “Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025”; H.R.3159, the “Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act”; H.R. 5436, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using post-9/11 educational assistance”; H.R.5999, the “Veteran Opioid Emergency Treatment Act”; H.R. 8010, the “VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026; H.R. 7260, the “National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026”; H.R. 5723, the “Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act”; Lease Resolutions | Committee Repository | U.S. House of Representatives
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Congress.gov identifies Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas as sponsor of H.R.6444, introduced December 4, 2025. The bill would establish a VA Blast Overpressure Task Force through the VA-DOD Joint Executive Committee, align research agendas, establish performance baselines, prioritize translational research including mobile diagnostics, support continuity of care, and issue annual reports to Congress.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The introduced bill matches the commitment's substance and confirms Jackson took concrete action by sponsoring the measure. As of the latest official records checked, it had not become law, so the policy goal remains only partially advanced.

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Congress.gov: H.R.6444 text, Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act
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H.R. 9237, a broader veterans package introduced June 10, 2026, includes Section 311 establishing a VA Blast Overpressure Task Force through the VA-DOD Joint Executive Committee. The section assigns duties to improve care and benefits for blast-exposed servicemembers and veterans, align research agendas, establish physiological and cognitive baselines, prioritize translational research including mobile diagnostics, support continuity of care, and issue annual reports to the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs and Armed Services Committees.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): After Jackson's stand-alone H.R. 6444 advanced in committee, its core blast-overpressure task-force policy also appeared in the broader H.R. 9237 veterans package. This is further legislative advancement of the same commitment, but the cited text is still bill language rather than enacted law.

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H.R. 9237 (IH), Take Care of America's Veterans Act - Section 311
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The House Clerk records Roll Call 249 on July 16, 2026 for H.R. 9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act. The vote question was a motion to recommit, which failed 210-211; Rep. Jackson of Texas voted Nay. This shows the omnibus vehicle containing the blast-overpressure task-force provision reached floor proceedings, but this record is not final passage or enactment.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The newer omnibus vehicle advanced to House floor proceedings, and Jackson voted against recommitting it, but the available official roll-call record shows only a failed procedural motion. The blast-overpressure task-force commitment therefore remains partially advanced and unresolved, not delivered.

partial same_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Roll Call 249, H.R. 9237
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