Sen. Tuberville Introduces HBOT Access Act to Expand Brain Injury Treatments for Veterans
The HBOT Access Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Veterans Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to take action.
While veteran issues often get bipartisan support, this specific therapy has been controversial in the past and the bill is currently only in the early committee stage.
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Veterans with TBI or PTSD who have already tried at least two other treatments would gain access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy through the VA at no additional cost. This expands the range of care options for veterans struggling with these conditions, particularly those who have not responded well to traditional treatments like medication or talk therapy. The bill could be especially meaningful for veterans at high risk of suicide or self-harm by offering a non-drug alternative.
“The Secretary shall furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran who-- ``(1) has a condition specified in subsection (b); and ``(2) has used not fewer than two evidence-based treatment options for such condition.”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
While Michigan lawmakers focus on safety regulations following a tragic chamber explosion, veterans groups continue to push for the HBOT Access Act. The federal bill would require the VA to cover the therapy for veterans with TBI or PTSD who have failed at least two other treatments.
Legislation to launch a trial initiative providing hyperbaric oxygen treatment to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs has passed the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. The bipartisan bill seeks to combat the veteran suicide epidemic by offering new therapies for TBI and PTSD.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
HBOT Access Act of 2025
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