Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to furnish stellate ganglion block (SGB) as a treatment option for eligible veterans and members of the Armed Forces diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. To receive this therapy, individuals must be enrolled in their respective healthcare systems, have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, and provide informed consent after understanding the risks and benefits. The bill mandates that both departments update their joint Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of PTSD within 180 days to include SGB as a recognized therapy option, detailing its clinical indicators and contraindications. This ensures that SGB is integrated into official medical guidance and made accessible through departmental facilities or authorized external providers.
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.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National Security
TREAT PTSD Act
USA119th CongressHR-1947| House
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to furnish stellate ganglion block (SGB) as a treatment option for eligible veterans and members of the Armed Forces diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. To receive this therapy, individuals must be enrolled in their respective healthcare systems, have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, and provide informed consent after understanding the risks and benefits. The bill mandates that both departments update their joint Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of PTSD within 180 days to include SGB as a recognized therapy option, detailing its clinical indicators and contraindications. This ensures that SGB is integrated into official medical guidance and made accessible through departmental facilities or authorized external providers.
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.
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.