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Veterans PTSD Screening Act

6/24/2025, 8:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3886

The bill, titled "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study to determine whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose PTSD in veterans," was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 10, 2025. The main purpose of the bill is to instruct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to explore the potential use of RNA sequencing for diagnosing PTSD in veterans, indicating a focus on advancing medical diagnostics in the veteran population.

Congressional Summary of HR 3886

Veterans PTSD Screening Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study through FY2027 whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose veterans with inflammation or cellular stress (symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder). The VA must submit to Congress a report on the results of the study.

Current Status of Bill HR 3886

Bill HR 3886 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2025. Bill HR 3886 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2025.  Bill HR 3886's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3886

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3886

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3886

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study to determine whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose PTSD in veterans.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study to determine whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose PTSD in veterans.

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