Bill · H.R. 2623· House(119-HR-2623)
Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- J. Correa
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 14
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025'', seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least five Department medical facilities as innovative therapies centers of excellence. These centers would focus on treating covered conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD using specific innovative therapies. The Secretary must ensure these facilities meet high scientific standards and have specific educational and research capabilities. Additionally, the bill establishes a peer review panel to assess proposals and requires annual reports to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
The bill provides direct benefits to veterans by creating specialized care for mental health and chronic conditions.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+8
It specifically targets the VA to enhance treatment through specialized centers of excellence.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill establishes centers of excellence to provide innovative therapies for conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
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 Care: The bill establishes centers of excellence to provide veterans with access to state-of-the-art diagnosis, care, and education for innovative therapies (Section 2(a)(2)(C)(ii)(F)).
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Targeted Treatment for Specific Conditions: The centers would address covered conditions including anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, depression, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorder (Section 2(g)(1)).
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Research and Education Advancements: The designation of these centers aims to coordinate education, clinical, and research activities within the Department (Section 2(a)(2)(C)(E)).
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Funding for Innovation: The bill authorizes $30,000,000 for each fiscal year to support research and education activities at these centers (Section 2(f)).
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Veteran Involvement in Policy: The requirement for an advisory committee composed of veterans ensures that veterans have a voice in advising facility and center directors on policy matters (Section 2(a)(2)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Dependency on Funding Availability: The establishment and operation of these centers are subject to the availability of appropriations (Section 2(a)(1)(2)).
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+8Improves Mental Health Access+7Increases Research Funding+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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