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TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

USA119th CongressHR-72| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to eligible veterans. It amends Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, by adding a new section that outlines this requirement. Specifically, the therapy must be provided to veterans diagnosed with either traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder . The Secretary is mandated to ensure this treatment is available through authorized health care providers, thereby expanding access to this specific therapeutic option for these conditions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4370
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7316
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-105
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4370
    TBI and PTSD Treatment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7316
    TBI and PTSD Treatment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-105
    TBI and PTSD Treatment Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternative treatmentsHealth care coverage and accessMental healthNeurological disordersVeterans' medical care

TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

USA119th CongressHR-72| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to eligible veterans. It amends Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, by adding a new section that outlines this requirement. Specifically, the therapy must be provided to veterans diagnosed with either traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder . The Secretary is mandated to ensure this treatment is available through authorized health care providers, thereby expanding access to this specific therapeutic option for these conditions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4370
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7316
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-105
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4370
    TBI and PTSD Treatment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7316
    TBI and PTSD Treatment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-105
    TBI and PTSD Treatment Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsHealth care coverage and accessMental healthNeurological disordersVeterans' medical care