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- H.R.5648
H.R.5648: TREAT PTSD Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 16, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 16, 2020
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 16, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 16, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Perry (R-Pa.) |