Congress·Reported·H.R. 1336

Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

Congress directs VA to test hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with brain injury or PTSD

Oct 17, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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StalledNext up: The HouseNo action in 9 months

This bill has been placed on the House calendar for a potential vote by the full chamber. It has not seen any official action since October 2025, which means it has been stalled for about eight months. The House must now decide whether to schedule it for a final vote.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3649 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3649 (118th) →

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.

VeteransHealthcareMedicare Medicaid

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Positive Impacts(6)

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Milestones

3 milestones8 actions

Oct 17, 2025House

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.

Oct 17, 2025House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-344.

May 6, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 25, 2025House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Mar 25, 2025House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

Bill NumberHR 1336

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.

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Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

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