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US HR5648TREAT PTSD Act Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act
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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
02/07/2020
02/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish stellate ganglion block to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the TREAT PTSD Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide stellate ganglion block treatment to veterans who are enrolled in the VA healthcare system, have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and have elected to receive the treatment after being informed of the risks and benefits by a physician. Stellate ganglion block is an injection of a local anesthetic around a group of nerves at the base of the neck, which may help alleviate PTSD symptoms. The VA is authorized to provide this treatment through its own medical facilities or through approved healthcare providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Scott Perry (R)*,
Dan Bishop (R),
Bradley Byrne (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Greg Murphy (R),
Van Taylor (R),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/07/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5648/all-info | 01/17/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5648/BILLS-116hr5648ih.pdf | 01/20/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5648/BILLS-116hr5648ih.pdf.pdf | 01/20/2020 |
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