United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HR 72 — TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

HR 72 addresses issues related to veterans' health care.

HR 72 is a proposed bill that focuses on improving health care services for veterans. It has been introduced and is currently under review by committees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a veteran, this bill could improve your access to essential health care services.

Summary

TBI and PTSD Treatment Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new section in title 38, United States Code, requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

  • 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17

    Sec. 1710F. Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder: hyperbaric oxygen therapy (a) Authority.--The Secretary shall furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran who has a condition specified in subsection (b) through a health care provider described in section 1703(c)(5) of this title. (b) Covered Conditions.--The conditions specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Traumatic brain injury. (2) Post-traumatic stress disorder.

    This addition creates a legal requirement for the provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for specific conditions affecting veterans.

  • 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17

    1710F. Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder: hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

    This clerical amendment updates the table of sections to include the new section for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 72 do?
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Who sponsors HR 72?
HR 72 is sponsored by Crane, Elijah (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), and Biggs, Andy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 72?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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