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US HB1336

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Veterans Affairs must establish a 3-year pilot program to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder through community care providers

  • Pilot program will operate in 2 Veterans Integrated Service Networks, with treatment facilities required to be accredited by the Joint Commission, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, or comparable organization

  • "VA HBOT Fund" established in the Treasury, funded solely by donations, to pay for the therapy

  • GAO must submit a report within 1 year updating its 2016 assessment of clinical trials on HBOT for TBI and PTSD conducted by the VA, Department of Defense, and private entities

  • Extends certain pension payment limits from November 30, 2031 to October 30, 2034 (38 U.S.C. 5503(d)(7))

Legislative Description

Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.

10/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health3/11/2025
Veterans' Affairs2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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