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Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

USA119th CongressHR-1336| House 
| Updated: 10/17/2025
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (15)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill, titled the "Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act," mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program. This program will furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . The pilot is designed to run for three years from its enactment date. The Secretary must select two Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to host the program. Facilities providing HBOT under this pilot must be accredited by recognized bodies such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations or the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Funding for the HBOT treatments will come exclusively from a dedicated "VA HBOT Fund," which is sustained solely by donations . Furthermore, the bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit an updated report within one year. This report will assess clinical trials on HBOT for TBI and PTSD conducted by the VA, Department of Defense, and private entities since a previous GAO report. The legislation also includes a provision to extend certain limits on veterans' pension payments from November 30, 2031, to October 30, 2034 .

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8306
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1014
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3649
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.
Oct 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-344.
Dec 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2737
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8306
    Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1014
    Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3649
    Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.


  • October 17, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-344.


  • December 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2737
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternative treatmentsNeurological disordersVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care

Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

USA119th CongressHR-1336| House 
| Updated: 10/17/2025
The bill, titled the "Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act," mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program. This program will furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . The pilot is designed to run for three years from its enactment date. The Secretary must select two Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to host the program. Facilities providing HBOT under this pilot must be accredited by recognized bodies such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations or the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Funding for the HBOT treatments will come exclusively from a dedicated "VA HBOT Fund," which is sustained solely by donations . Furthermore, the bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit an updated report within one year. This report will assess clinical trials on HBOT for TBI and PTSD conducted by the VA, Department of Defense, and private entities since a previous GAO report. The legislation also includes a provision to extend certain limits on veterans' pension payments from November 30, 2031, to October 30, 2034 .

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8306
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1014
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3649
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.
Oct 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-344.
Dec 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2737
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8306
    Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1014
    Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3649
    Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.


  • October 17, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-344.


  • December 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2737
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (15)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsNeurological disordersVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care