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TREAT PTSD Act

USA119th CongressHR-1947| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (11)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5648
TREAT PTSD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1656
TREAT PTSD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3023
TREAT PTSD Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
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.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5648
    TREAT PTSD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1656
    TREAT PTSD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3023
    TREAT PTSD Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    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.


  • March 27, 2025
    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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5648
TREAT PTSD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1656
TREAT PTSD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3023
TREAT PTSD Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
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.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5648
    TREAT PTSD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1656
    TREAT PTSD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3023
    TREAT PTSD Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    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.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (11)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted