Bill · H.R. 7091· House(119-HR-7091)
Expanding Veterans’ Access to Emerging Treatments Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Jack Bergman
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Expanding Veterans' Access to Emerging Treatments Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an investigational research and extended access treatment program. This program aims to address covered conditions with unmet medical needs using innovative treatments and emerging therapies. The Secretary is tasked with developing the program and designating a lead administrator shortly after enactment. The program may include clinical trials and compassionate or extended access protocols for veterans. The Secretary must also submit a report on findings, outcomes, and logistical considerations to Congressional committees. Finally, the program is subject to a review by the Secretary after two years to determine if it should be extended or terminated.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill directly addresses the urgent unmet medical needs of the veteran community through specialized research and treatment access.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill establishes a research and access program specifically targeting mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression through innovative therapies.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill expands veteran benefits by creating pathways to access innovative and emerging medical treatments.
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 New Treatments: The bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct clinical trials and develop protocols for compassionate or extended access to innovative treatments and emerging therapies (Section 3(b)).
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Addressing Unmet Medical Needs: The program specifically targets conditions that the sense of Congress identifies as an urgent unmet medical need, such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders (Section 2).
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Expanded Treatment Options: Veterans may be able to access specific treatments including 3,4-Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, 5-Methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane, Ibogaine, Ketamine, and Psilocybin (Section 3(g)(1)).
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Access to Medical Devices: The definition of emerging therapies includes investigational medical devices such as deep brain neurostimulation or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (Section 3(g)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not list specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Mental Health Access+7Improves Healthcare Access+6Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 1/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas