Trump administration's budget plan would cut $8.25 million in funding for brain injury research

Trump administration's budget plan would cut $8.25 million in funding for brain injury research

The White House's 2026 fiscal budget request includes significant cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Trump budget plan would cut funding for brain injury research

If the Trump administration's 2026 fiscal budget request is approved by Congress, it would eliminate the Centers for Disease Control department in charge of traumatic brain injury research and education, including the department's $8.25 million in federal funding.

Sports take: Trump administration threatens future of funding for brain injury patients, research - The Baylor Lariat

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff Writer A recent request from the Trump Administration has put high school and youth sports in jeopardy. The administration’s 2026 fiscal budget request sent to Congress proposes eliminating funding for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and education. While this would detrimentally impact the medical field directly, the significance lies in addressing head injuries in sports among young athletes. “Each year, between…

Trump Administration Reportedly Looking To Cut Federal Funding For Crucial Project That Would Massively Impact Sports

Donald Trump (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) The Trump Administration could soon realize a desire that would significantly impact sports. According to ESPN, the 2026 fiscal budget includes a request to Congress seeking to cut significant federal funding for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and education. Such an endeavor would slow efforts to gain a deeper understanding of and deal with head injuries in sports, especially at the high …