Congress Plans Hearings on Head Injuries
John Conyers (Michigan-D), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said he plans to hold hearings on the long-term effects head injuries have caused among National Football League (NFL) players. This decision came after a recent report was conducted which stated that retired players from the NFL had a higher rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other memory problems than other Americans. The hearings will investigate the long-term effects head injuries have on players, as well as how to prevent them, and how to compensate players and their families after permanent injuries have been suffered.
Sean Morey, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, will chair the committee with union medical director Dr. Thom Mayer. The committee will also include other active players, former players, researchers and physicians who have extensive experience in neurological injuries.