Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act
HR 3649 establishes a 5-year pilot program to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program, limited to three Veterans Health Administration networks, offers HBOT through VA-approved providers using FDA-approved or investigational medical devices. Funding comes solely from donations to a dedicated VA HBOT Fund, with no annual budget constraints. This bill directly affects eligible veterans seeking this specific treatment option, but does not guarantee long-term coverage beyond the pilot's five-year term.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 24, 2023
Last action Apr 16, 2024
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jun 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
May 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
May 24, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gregory F. Murphy
RRepublican
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Bill Huizenga
RRepublican
Co
Brian J. Mast
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
David J. Trone
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
Co
Derrick Van Orden
RRepublican
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Elise M. Stefanik
RRepublican
Co
Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
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