Bill · H.R. 1336· House(119-HR-1336)
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 10/17/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 5
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The program is intended for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. The Secretary will implement this through specific health care providers across two selected Veterans Integrated Service Networks. The program relies on a dedicated fund supported solely by donations. This pilot program is set to terminate three years after the act is enacted. Additionally, the bill requires a GAO report update regarding clinical trials for this therapy.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill provides targeted medical treatment and extends pension limits for veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill provides new treatment options specifically for veterans with TBI and PTSD through a pilot program.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The act expands treatment options for veterans with specific injuries and extends certain pension payment limits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to specialized treatment: The bill establishes a pilot program to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (Section 2, subsection a).
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Quality control and safety: The Secretary must ensure medical facilities are accredited by organizations like the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations or the Undersea and Hyberbaric Medical Society to ensure expertise (Section 2, subsection c).
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Medical device standards: The definition of HBOT ensures the use of medical devices that are either approved by or have an investigational device exemption from the Food and Drug Administration (Section 2, subsection f).
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Increased research oversight: The Comptroller General is required to submit an updated report regarding clinical trials conducted by the VA, the Secretary of Defense, and private entities (Section 3).
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Extended pension payment limits: The bill extends certain limits on payments of pension by changing the date from November 30, 2031, to October 30, 2034 (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limited funding source: The "VA HBOT Fund" can only receive money from donations received by the Secretary for the express purposes of the fund (Section 2, subsection d).
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Program expiration: The pilot program is scheduled to terminate three years after the date of the Act's enactment (Section 2, subsection e).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Mental Health Access+5Increases Research Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 10/17/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-344.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 4/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 3/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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