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TREAT PTSD Act
2/9/2022, 3:11 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5648
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5648
Bill HR 5648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5648 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5648's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 7, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5648
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5648
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Health care coverage and access
- Mental health
- Neurological disorders
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5648
TREAT PTSD Act
To direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish stellate ganglion block to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
TREAT PTSD Act
Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5648
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