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US HR8306

US HR8306
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act


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Introduced
09/17/2020
In Committee
09/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran who has a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program to furnish, under the Veterans Community Care Program, hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder.

AI Summary

This bill, the Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. The pilot program will operate in three selected Veterans Integrated Service Networks and be funded solely through donations to the VA HBOT Fund. The pilot program will terminate five years after the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 09/17/2020)

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