TREAT PTSD Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 16, 2020)
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.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 16, 2020
- Feb 7, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 16, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 16, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 16, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House