What does Preamble of TREAT PTSD Act do?

This bill aims to direct the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense to provide stellate ganglion block treatments to veterans and members of the Armed Forces diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill's stated purpose is to address post-traumatic stress disorder within these populations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of TREAT PTSD Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act'' or the ``TREAT PTSD Act''.

What does PROVISION OF STELLATE GANGLION BLOCK TO VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF of TREAT PTSD Act do?

This section amends Title 38 of the United States Code to add a new section concerning the provision of stellate ganglion blocks to veterans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to furnish stellate ganglion blocks to veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans must elect to receive the block after being informed of the risks and benefits by a qualified health care provider. The Secretary may provide stellate ganglion blocks through Department medical facilities or through health care providers specified in section 1703(c) of this title.

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TREAT PTSD Act

Last updated: 3/27/2025 · Introduced: 3/6/2025

Author: Scott Perry (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

The TREAT PTSD Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide stellate ganglion block treatments to enrolled veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Veterans must consent to receiving stellate ganglion blocks after being informed of the potential risks and benefits.
The bill allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer these treatments through Department facilities or designated healthcare providers.

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