S 2189 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

HBOT Access Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-06-23· Sponsored by Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
3
Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2021-06-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] HBOT Access Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. Veterans who receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy due to the enactment of this bill must be included in a study on individuals receiving such treatment to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of the treatment for PTSD and traumatic brain injury.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans