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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.
Action Timeline
2025-06-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2025-06-10
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-06-10
Introduced in House
2025-06-10
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.3886 pass?
HR.3886 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.3886 do?
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.
Who sponsored HR.3886?
HR.3886 was sponsored by Gregory F. Murphy (R-North Carolina).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 3886 IH: Veterans PTSD Screening Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , and Ms. King-Hinds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL 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. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans PTSD Screening Act . 2. Study of the Department of Veterans Affairs on RNA sequencing to diagnose PTSD in veterans (a) Establishment Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, acting through the Center for Innovation for Care and Payment of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct a study to determine whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose veterans with inflammation or cellular stress, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. (b) Locations The Secretary shall carry out the study in medical facilities of the Department in five of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks. (c) Termination The study shall terminate on September 30, 2027. (d) Report Not later than September 30, 2028, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study.
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