Crow Introduces Legislation to Innovate Care for Military Trauma

September 25, 2026 Press Release AURORA — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced the Cooperative Overseas Military Battlefield Advancement in Trauma (COMBAT) Care Act to ensure our military is innovating and developing new approaches to trauma care on the battlefield. His bipartisan bill authorizes the establishment of joint education and training programs with foreign countries to develop new techniques that can save lives on the battlefield. It will allow for groundbreaking research to be conducted alongside partners around the world who have made advancements in the space. As warfare evolves, so must the care American servicemembers receive. Crow introduced his bipartisan bill alongside Congressman Jeff Crank (R-CO). It was endorsed by the University of Colorado Anschutz. “The future of warfare is changing, as we are seeing in Ukraine right now. The United States must be ready for the new challenges we face, and ensure that our servicemembers receive world-class care when they need it most,” said Congressman Crow. “I’m proud to work with the University of Colorado Anschutz to introduce legislation that will help take care of the men and women who keep our country safe.” "It is important that the advancement in education and research partnerships regarding military trauma continues to grow, so that we can take care of the men and women who serve our country. The COMBAT Care Act works to grant the Department of War and the State Department the authority to work together to study military trauma and look towards better treatment options for our service members and veterans. Pleased to work with my Colorado colleague Congressman Jason Crow to get this bill introduced,” said Congressman Crank . “Establishing joint education and training programs with foreign allies is crucial to ensure our military trauma teams are best equipped to care for our warfighters,” said Vik Bebarta, MD, founding director of the CU Anschutz Combat Medicine Research Center (COMBAT) and chair of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz. “We are grateful to Representatives Crow and Crank for introducing the COMBAT Care Act and their leadership in investing in our nation’s military trauma care capabilities.” As a combat veteran and member of the Armed Services Committee, he has voted for pay raises for servicemembers and fought to get them other benefits that improve their quality of life , including expanding dental care to reservists and access to quality healthcare for servicemembers and their families. He’s also worked to improve care for active-duty servicemembers suffering from traumatic brain injuries . Crow led the charge demanding that the Administration answer for horrible conditions reported aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln . Crow has also introduced legislation to prevent the Secretary of Defense from manipulating government data on troop casualties , which could impact the benefits troops and their families may receive. ### Issues : National Security