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TREAT PTSD Act

USA117th CongressHR-1656| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2021
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (25)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act or the TREAT PTSD Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to furnish stellate ganglion block to certain veterans or members of the Armed Forces (including reserve components) diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Blocking the stellate ganglion (a group of nerves at the base of the neck) by injecting a local anesthetic is a treatment that may alleviate PTSD symptoms. The bill authorizes this treatment for any veteran or member of the Armed Forces who (1) is enrolled in the VA health care system or TRICARE program, (2) has been diagnosed with PTSD, and (3) has elected to receive stellate ganglion block after being informed by a physician of the risks and benefits. Such treatment may be furnished at a VA medical center, DOD medical facility, or through health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program or TRICARE health insurance program. The bill also requires the VA and DOD to update the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of PTSD to ensure that information about stellate ganglion block is included.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5648
TREAT PTSD Act
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5648
    TREAT PTSD Act


  • March 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Armed Forces and National Security

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TREAT PTSD Act

USA117th CongressHR-1656| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2021
Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act or the TREAT PTSD Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to furnish stellate ganglion block to certain veterans or members of the Armed Forces (including reserve components) diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Blocking the stellate ganglion (a group of nerves at the base of the neck) by injecting a local anesthetic is a treatment that may alleviate PTSD symptoms. The bill authorizes this treatment for any veteran or member of the Armed Forces who (1) is enrolled in the VA health care system or TRICARE program, (2) has been diagnosed with PTSD, and (3) has elected to receive stellate ganglion block after being informed by a physician of the risks and benefits. Such treatment may be furnished at a VA medical center, DOD medical facility, or through health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program or TRICARE health insurance program. The bill also requires the VA and DOD to update the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of PTSD to ensure that information about stellate ganglion block is included.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5648
TREAT PTSD Act
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5648
    TREAT PTSD Act


  • March 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (25)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersVeterans' medical care