House Bill 5648
116th Congress(2019-2020)
TREAT PTSD Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5648
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
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) to furnish stellate ganglion block to certain veterans 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 who (1) is enrolled in the VA health care system, (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.
January 16, 2020
02/07/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:11:33 AM