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ND HCR3011
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karen Anderson
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to treat traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Cites CDC estimates of 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occurring annually in the United States
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Notes traumatic brain injury accounts for approximately 2 million emergency room visits, 230,000-500,000 hospital admissions, and 52,000 deaths annually
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Describes HBOT as a treatment involving inhalation of 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber that has shown promise in healing injured brains and reducing TBI symptoms
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Directs the Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to each member of Congress
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
3/18/2025