TREAT PTSD Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-22T08:05:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1947 TREAT PTSD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/22/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1947

Bill 119 HR 1947, also known as the Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD Treatment Act, aims to provide stellate ganglion block (SGB) treatment to veterans and members of the Armed Forces who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This treatment involves injecting a local anesthetic into the stellate ganglion, a cluster of nerves in the neck, to help alleviate symptoms of PTSD.

The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to ensure that SGB treatment is made available to those who can benefit from it. It also requires the Secretaries to conduct research and collect data on the effectiveness of SGB treatment for PTSD.

In addition to providing SGB treatment, the bill includes provisions for training healthcare providers on how to administer the treatment and for ensuring that veterans and service members have access to mental health services and support. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1947 seeks to improve the care and treatment options available to veterans and members of the Armed Forces who are struggling with PTSD, with the goal of helping them lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1947

Bill HR 1947 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1947 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1947's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 27, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1947

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to furnish stellate ganglion block to veterans and members of the Armed Forces with post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.