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IA HF2662
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Veterans Affairs
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AI Summary
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Creates a veterans recovery program within the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs to provide hyperbaric oxygen treatment for veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Establishes a veterans traumatic brain injury recovery fund in the state treasury to receive appropriations, gifts, grants, and federal funds for program operations
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Awards grants to statewide veterans service organizations to coordinate hyperbaric oxygen treatment and support services at authorized treatment facilities
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Requires the department to submit annual reports by January 1 to the governor and general assembly evaluating program effectiveness, including cognitive testing results and participant numbers
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Mandates that fund moneys do not revert at fiscal year end but remain available for designated program purposes
Legislative Description
A bill for an act establishing a veterans recovery program and fund for the reimbursement of expenses related to providing hyperbaric oxygen treatment to eligible veterans, and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 2481.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 373.
2/23/2026