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 See on congress.gov

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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

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 February 7, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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