HR 157 — A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass H.R. 1947, the Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act or similar legislation dealing with stellate ganglion block therapy to veterans and members of the armed forces of the United States with post-traumatic stress disorder, during the 119th United States Congress.
Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
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4Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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23 sponsors
1 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (13 R · 9 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
49 added · 48 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to HR 157 have made some adjustments to how the bill references a separate piece of legislation aimed at addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. Specifically, the name of the bill being urged for passage was corrected from H.R. 3023 to H.R. 1947. This change is important because it ensures clarity and accuracy in recognizing the efforts to provide effective treatment options for veterans dealing with PTSD, ultimately reinforcing the focus on reducing veteran suicide rates.
PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
1186 THEPRINTER'S GENERALNO. ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE RESOLUTION Session of No.
1572704 2025THE INTRODUCEDGENERAL BYASSEMBLY ZIMMERMAN,OF KRUPA,PENNSYLVANIA HAMM,HOUSE FREEMAN, GUENST, JAMES, SCHEUREN, HADDOCK, NEILSON, SCHMITT, COOK, GILLEN AND K.HARRIS, MARCH 31, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, MARCH 31, 2025 A RESOLUTION UrgingSession the Congress of theNo. United States to pass H.R.
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3023 1947, <-- the Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act, should it be reintroduced, or similar <-- legislation dealing with stellate ganglion block therapy to veterans and members of the armed forces of the United States States Congress.tic stress disorder, during the 119th United WHEREAS, H.R.
3023 1947 directs the United States Secretary <-- of Veterans Affairs and the United States Secretary of Defense to furnish stellate ganglion block (SGB) therapy to veterans and members of the armed forces of the United States with post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
3023 1947 is supported by the Pennsylvania <-- National Guard Associations, the American Legion and behavioral health clinicians;
3023,3023 1947, the Treatment and Relief through <-- Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act, should it be <-- reintroduced, or similar legislation dealing with stellate ganglion block therapy to veterans and members of the armed forces of the United States with post-traumatic stress disorder, during the 119th United States Congress;
and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to 20250HR0157PN2704 - 2 - the President of the United States, the presiding officers of 20250HR0157PN1186 - 2 - each house of Congress and to each member of Congress from Pennsylvania.
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Action History
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Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
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Reported as amended
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Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
Sponsors
- Louis Schmitt · Cosponsor
- David H. Zimmerman · Primary
- Charity Grimm Krupa · Cosponsor
- Joe Hamm · Cosponsor
- Robert Freeman · Cosponsor
- Nancy Guenst · Cosponsor
- R. Lee James · Cosponsor
- Donna Scheuren · Cosponsor
- Jim Haddock · Cosponsor
- Ed Neilson · Cosponsor
- Bud Cook · Cosponsor
- Mark M. Gillen · Cosponsor
- Keith S. Harris · Cosponsor
- Eric J. Weaknecht · Cosponsor
- Jacklyn Rusnock · Cosponsor
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz · Cosponsor
- David M. Maloney · Cosponsor
- Jamie Barton · Cosponsor
- Dane Watro · Cosponsor
- Lisa A. Borowski · Cosponsor
- Kate A. Klunk · Cosponsor
- Brenda M. Pugh · Cosponsor
- Manuel Guzman · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 230 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- David H. Zimmerman Republican
Co-sponsors (22)
- Louis Schmitt
- Charity Grimm Krupa Republican
- Joe Hamm Republican
- Robert Freeman Democratic
- Nancy Guenst Democratic
- R. Lee James Republican
- Donna Scheuren Republican
- Jim Haddock Democratic
- Ed Neilson Democratic
- Bud Cook Republican
- Mark M. Gillen Republican
- Keith S. Harris Democratic
- Eric J. Weaknecht Republican
- Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic
- David M. Maloney Republican
- Jamie Barton Republican
- Dane Watro Republican
- Lisa A. Borowski Democratic
- Kate A. Klunk Republican
- Brenda M. Pugh Republican
- Manuel Guzman Democratic
Not signed on (230)
230 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 230 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (26)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Andre D. Carroll | Democratic | Yea |
| Dan Goughnour | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| David M. Delloso | Democratic | Yea |
| Jacklyn Rusnock | Democratic | Yea |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Democratic | Yea |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle Donahue | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa A. Borowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Nathan Davidson | Democratic | Yea |
| Nikki Rivera | Democratic | Yea |
| Sean Dougherty | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarah Probst | Democratic | Yea |
| Aaron Bernstine | Republican | Yea |
| Abby Major | Republican | Yea |
| Brian C. Rasel | Republican | Yea |
| Craig T. Staats | Republican | Yea |
| Donna Scheuren | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Olsommer | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Borowicz | Republican | Yea |
| Steven C. Mentzer | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (26)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Andre D. Carroll | Democratic | Yea |
| Dan Goughnour | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| David M. Delloso | Democratic | Yea |
| Jacklyn Rusnock | Democratic | Yea |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Democratic | Yea |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle Donahue | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa A. Borowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Nathan Davidson | Democratic | Yea |
| Nikki Rivera | Democratic | Yea |
| Sean Dougherty | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarah Probst | Democratic | Yea |
| Aaron Bernstine | Republican | Yea |
| Abby Major | Republican | Yea |
| Brian C. Rasel | Republican | Yea |
| Craig T. Staats | Republican | Yea |
| Donna Scheuren | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Olsommer | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Borowicz | Republican | Yea |
| Steven C. Mentzer | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HR 157?
- HR 157 is sponsored by Louis Schmitt, David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), R. Lee James (Republican), Donna Scheuren (Republican), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Bud Cook (Republican), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), Eric J. Weaknecht (Republican), Jacklyn Rusnock (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), David M. Maloney (Republican), Jamie Barton (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Kate A. Klunk (Republican), Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), and Manuel Guzman (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HR 157?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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