Bill > HR3886

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on using RNA sequencing as a potential diagnostic tool for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans. Specifically, the study will be initiated within 120 days of the bill's enactment and will be carried out across five different Veterans Integrated Service Networks, exploring whether RNA sequencing can effectively identify inflammation or cellular stress associated with PTSD symptoms. The research will be conducted through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Center for Innovation for Care and Payment, with the study period set to conclude on September 30, 2027. Following the study, the Secretary is required to submit a detailed report to the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees by September 30, 2028, providing findings on the potential of RNA sequencing as a diagnostic method. RNA sequencing is a advanced technique that allows researchers to analyze gene expression, which in this context could potentially help create a more objective method of diagnosing PTSD, a condition traditionally diagnosed through psychological evaluations.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3886/all-info