This bill directs the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to conduct expanded research on unruptured brain aneurysms, which affect an estimated 6.8 million Americans. The legislation is named after five individuals who died from ruptured brain aneurysms and aims to address a significant public health gap, noting that brain aneurysms are more likely to rupture in African American and Hispanic individuals and that the federal government currently spends only $2.94 per year on brain aneurysm research for each affected person. The bill authorizes $10 million annually from fiscal year 2026 through 2030 (with funds remaining available through 2033) for this focused research, which should study diverse populations across age, sex, and race to improve understanding of how to manage and treat these life-threatening conditions. This funding is intended to supplement—not replace—existing brain aneurysm research dollars.
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