HR 5648
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Health care coverage and access
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care
TREAT PTSD Act
Introduced: January 16, 2020
Introduced by:
Perry, Scott
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act or the TREAT PTSD Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish stellate ganglion block to certain veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Blocking the stellate ganglion (a group of nerves at the base of the neck) by injecting a local anesthetic is a treatment that may alleviate PTSD symptoms.
The bill authorizes this treatment for any veteran who (1) is enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) has been diagnosed with PTSD, and (3) has elected to receive stellate ganglion block after being informed by a physician of the risks and benefits.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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