VA to pilot oxygen therapy for veterans with brain injury or PTSD
Placed on the calendarH.R. 1336Latest action
Sponsor: Gregory F. Murphy · Representative · NC
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Official title: Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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A new three-year VA pilot would offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with TBI or PTSD, funded only by donations.
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What does this do?
This bill creates a three-year VA pilot program offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans with traumatic brain injury or PTSD in two VA regional networks. Facilities providing the treatment must be accredited by a recognized medical organization. It also requires to update its past report on HBOT research and extends an unrelated pension payment rule deadline from 2031 to 2034.
Who does it affect?
Veterans with traumatic brain injury or PTSD in the two selected VA regions, plus VA healthcare providers, accredited facilities, and policymakers reviewing 's findings.
Why does it matter?
The program is experimental and time-limited, ending automatically after three years unless renewed, so its long-term availability depends on further review and funding.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Funded by donations only
- No taxpayer money used
- Ends after three years unless renewed
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Based on the “Reported in House” text of Oct 17, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Oct 17, 2025
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.