Bill · S. 4031· Senate(119-S-4031)
Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act
- Introduced
- 3/9/2026
- Last activity
- 3/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least five Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities as innovative therapies centers of excellence. These centers will focus on treating conditions like anxiety, chronic pain, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder using specific innovative therapies. The bill sets up a peer review panel to check the scientific and clinical merit of proposals submitted by medical facilities. It also requires annual reports to be sent to congressional committees regarding the activities of these centers. Finally, the legislation authorizes $30,000,000 for each fiscal year to support the research and education activities of these centers.
Yes· 3 of 19
Does this help veterans get medical care?+9
The legislation explicitly mandates the creation of specialized centers and authorizes dedicated funding to advance medical care and research for veterans.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
The bill directly targets veterans by establishing specialized centers of excellence to treat conditions like PTSD, depression, and chronic pain.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+9
The legislation directly enhances benefits and specialized healthcare resources available to veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) requires the Secretary to designate at least five medical facilities as innovative therapies centers of excellence, with an appropriate geographic distribution. This could positively impact veterans across the country by helping them access specialized care for covered conditions like depression, chronic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Section 2(c) mandates that these centers must have an advisory committee composed of veterans and appropriate medical and research representatives. This gives veterans a direct voice to advise facility directors on policy matters pertaining to the center's activities.
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Section 2(f) authorizes $30,000,000 for each fiscal year to support the research and education activities of these centers. This financial backing aims to improve the delivery of innovative therapies and advance medical knowledge for treating veterans.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the explicit text of the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+9Improves Mental Health Access+8Increases Research Funding+8Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Opioid Crisis Response+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Men+2Good For Women+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+9
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- 3/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania