H.R. 3886 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans PTSD Screening Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study to determine whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose PTSD in veterans.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] Introduced June 10, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (3 R, 1 D) Latest action June 23, 2025

Summary

Veterans PTSD Screening Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study through FY2027 whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose veterans with inflammation or cellular stress (symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder). The VA must submit to Congress a report on the results of the study.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 23, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jun 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Jun 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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