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Access to Oxygen Therapy for Veterans with Brain Injuries and PTSD

This act aims to provide veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This alternative treatment method is intended to help combat the high risk of suicide and self-harm among veterans, offering support beyond traditional medications.
Key points
Veterans with traumatic brain injury or PTSD at high risk of suicide will gain access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy will be available after at least two other evidence-based treatments have been tried.
The goal is to reduce veteran suicides through new, non-invasive treatment options.
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Print number: 117_S_2189
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Process start date: 2021-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HBOT Access Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2189.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with traumatic brain injury or PTSD at high risk of suicide will gain access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy will be available after at least two other evidence-based treatments have been tried.
  • The goal is to reduce veteran suicides through new, non-invasive treatment options.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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