Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act
Congress directs VA to test hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with brain injury or PTSD
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a pilot program that provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- The pilot would operate in two VA regional health networks, using certain outside health care providers and only at facilities that meet recognized safety and quality accreditation standards.
- The program would be paid for only through donations set aside in a special VA fund, not regular VA budget dollars, and it would end three years after the bill becomes law.
- Within one year of enactment, the Government Accountability Office must update its research review on whether this therapy works for traumatic brain injury and PTSD, including VA, Defense Department, and private trials.
- The bill also extends the end date for an existing limit on certain pension payments, pushing it from late 2031 to late 2034.
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Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-344.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
3 articles
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Veterans
Announces introduction of H.R. 1336 to create a VA pilot program providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with TBI or PTSD.
Murphy Legislation to Provide Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Veterans Passes VA Committee
Covers committee passage of H.R. 1336 establishing a VA pilot to furnish HBOT for veterans with TBI or PTSD.
Veteran suicide is a problem. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a solution.
Opinion piece arguing for HBOT access; references the Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act as proposed policy context.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act
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