What does Preamble of United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a grant program. The grant program aims to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research. The cooperation is specifically intended to occur between the United States and Israel.

What does SHORT TITLE. of United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act do?

This bill is formally titled the United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act.

What does FINDINGS. of United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act do?

This section outlines findings related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Department of Veterans Affairs reports significant rates of PTSD among veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, the Gulf War, and the Vietnam War. A substantial portion of women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been diagnosed with PTSD. A significant percentage of Americans have experienced traumatic events, with a portion struggling with PTSD symptoms. PTSD is linked to homelessness and substance abuse among veterans. Israel faces similar challenges with PTSD among its veterans, particularly those who served in the Gaza war. Current PTSD treatments in the United States include cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, but further research is needed.

What does GRANT PROGRAM FOR INCREASED COOPERATION ON POST-TRAUMATIC of United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act do?

This section establishes a grant program to foster collaborative research between U.S. and Israeli entities on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and State, will administer the grant program. Eligible entities for grants are academic institutions or nonprofit entities located in the United States. Research projects funded by the grants must address a need determined appropriate by the Secretary of Defense and be conducted jointly with an Israeli entity. The Secretary may accept gifts of money to support the grant program, which will be deposited into the Department of Defense General Gift Fund. The Secretary is required to submit reports to Congress detailing grant usage and research project evaluations within 180 days of project completion. The authority to award grants under this section will terminate seven years after the date the first grant is awarded.

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United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act

Last updated: 7/23/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Randy Fine (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of Defense to fund collaborative PTSD research projects between U.S. and Israeli entities.
The grant program prioritizes research addressing needs determined by the Secretary of Defense and conducted jointly with an Israeli organization.
The bill requires reporting to Congress on grant usage and research project evaluations, with the grant authority expiring seven years after the first grant is awarded.

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