TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-12T20:34:38Z

Explore the details of House Bill 72 TBI and PTSD Treatment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/12/2025, 8:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 72

Bill 119 HR 72, also known as the "Veterans Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or chamber, which can help improve oxygen delivery to tissues and promote healing. This treatment has shown promise in helping individuals with TBI and PTSD by reducing inflammation, improving blood flow, and enhancing cognitive function.

The bill seeks to ensure that veterans have access to this potentially beneficial therapy by mandating that the VA offer HBOT as a treatment option for those diagnosed with TBI or PTSD. This would provide veterans with another tool in their arsenal to manage and potentially improve their symptoms. Supporters of the bill argue that HBOT has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for veterans struggling with TBI and PTSD, and that it is important for the VA to offer this treatment option. Critics may raise concerns about the cost and effectiveness of HBOT, as well as the need for further research on its benefits for veterans. Overall, Bill 119 HR 72 represents a bipartisan effort to expand treatment options for veterans with TBI and PTSD, and to ensure that they have access to potentially beneficial therapies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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Current Status of Bill HR 72

Bill HR 72 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 72 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 72's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 6, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 72

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 72

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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