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H.R. 1656: TREAT PTSD Act

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H.R. 1656: TREAT PTSD Act

117th Congress · introduced 2021-03-08 · Armed Forces and National Security · Latest: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2021-03-08 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

TREAT PTSD Act

Plain summary

Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act or the TREAT PTSD Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to furnish stellate ganglion block to certain veterans or members of the Armed Forces (including reserve components) diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Blocking the stellate ganglion (a group of nerves at the base of the neck) by injecting a local anesthetic is a treatment that may alleviate PTSD symptoms. The bill authorizes this treatment for any veteran or member of the Armed Forces who (1) is enrolled in the VA health care system or TRICARE program, (2) has been diagnosed with PTSD, and (3) has elected to receive stellate ganglion block after being informed by a physician of the risks and benefits. Such treatment may be furnished at a VA medical center, DOD medical facility, or through health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program or TRICARE health insurance program. The bill also requires the VA and DOD to update the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of PTSD to ensure that information about stellate ganglion block is included.

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Official text

TREAT PTSD Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · 25 cosponsors

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Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Daniel Meuser (R-PA), Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA), John Joyce (R-PA), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Glenn Thompson (R-PA), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), David G. Valadao (R-CA), Brian J. Mast (R-FL), Warren Davidson (R-OH), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Mike Johnson (R-LA), Lauren Boebert (R-CO)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] reported raising $6.8 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong117-hr1656 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117