House Bill 5605
116th Congress(2019-2020)
United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5605
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act
This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders.
The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States.
Work shall be conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement.
January 14, 2020
01/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
01/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:52 PM