Bill · H.R. 72· House(119-HR-72)
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "TBI and PTSD Treatment Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to certain veterans. This treatment would be available to those suffering from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. The therapy is to be furnished through specific health care providers.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill directly benefits veterans by providing access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill expands healthcare access by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy for TBI and PTSD.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill enhances veterans' benefits by providing specific coverage for hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat TBI and PTSD.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Access to Treatment: The Secretary shall furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with specific conditions (Section 2(a) and 2(b)). This provides a specific treatment option for those suffering from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona