118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 3023: TREAT PTSD Act
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Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to furnish stellate ganglion block to certain veterans or members of the Armed Forces (including reserve components) 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 or member of the Armed Forces who (1) is enrolled in the VA health care system or TRICARE program, (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. Such treatment may be furnished at a VA medical center, DOD medical facility, or through health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program or TRICARE health insurance program.
The bill also requires the VA and DOD to update the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of PTSD to ensure that information about stellate ganglion block is included.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Dan Bishop R-NCOriginal
- Dan Crenshaw R-TXOriginal
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PAOriginal
- David Valadao R-CAOriginal
- Rich McCormick R-GA
- Byron Donalds R-FL
- Warren Davidson R-OH
- Paul Gosar R-AZ
- Anna Luna R-FL
- Mary Miller R-IL
- Troy Nehls R-TX
- Guy Reschenthaler R-PA
- Chris Stewart R-UT
- Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ
- Nicolas LaLota R-NY
- Andrew Ogles R-TN
- Gus Bilirakis R-FL
- Chrissy Houlahan D-PA
- Gregory Murphy R-NC
- Glenn Thompson R-PA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Scott Perry SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Scott Perry.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.