Bill · S. 862· Senate(119-S-862)
HBOT Access Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 3/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Tommy Tuberville
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``HBOT Access Act of 2025'', aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to specific veterans. This therapy is intended for those suffering from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. To qualify, a veteran must have already used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. This legislation seeks to establish alternate treatments that do not rely on prescription drugs, opioids, or invasive procedures.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill provides new treatment options for veterans dealing with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+6
The bill expands access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
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 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish this therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-s-traumatic stress disorder (Section 3(a)). This is noted as a proven treatment for symptoms of these conditions (Section 2(5)).
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Non-Invasive Treatment Options: The bill suggests the Department of Veterans Affairs establish treatments that do not require prescription drugs, opioids, or invasive procedures (Section 2(4)).
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Support for High-Risk Veterans: The legislation aims to make therapy accessible to veterans at a high-risk of suicide or self-harm (Section 2(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Treatment Limitations: A veteran is only eligible for this therapy if they have used not fewer than two evidence-based treatment options for their condition first (Section 3(a)(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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+6
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
James RischRepublican · Idaho