Bills · S 4031
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4031Armed Forces and National Security
Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act
INTRO MAR 9· LAST ACTION MAR 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to expand access for veterans to potentially life-changing, cutting-edge therapies for conditions that can be particularly difficult to treat with traditional methods. By creating dedicated centers, the VA could accelerate research into these innovative treatments and integrate them more effectively into veteran healthcare.
If this bill becomes law, veterans could have more options for managing severe mental health conditions and chronic pain, potentially improving their quality of life. If it doesn't pass, access to these specific innovative therapies within the VA system might remain limited, and the systematic research and data collection on their effectiveness could be slower or less coordinated, leaving veterans with fewer advanced treatment avenues.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate not fewer than five medical facilities as 'innovative therapies centers of excellence'.
This establishes a dedicated network within the VA for advanced treatments for veterans.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that designated centers meet specific criteria, including affiliations with accredited medical schools and strong research capabilities.
This ensures the centers maintain high standards for clinical care, education, and scientific research.
PROVISION 03
Requires centers to develop a national data repository and coordinate activities across the VA system.
This will allow for comprehensive data collection on treatment outcomes and ensure a unified approach to care and education.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $30,000,000 to be appropriated annually for the research and education activities of these centers.
This provides dedicated funding to support the core mission of advancing knowledge and training in innovative therapies.
PROVISION 05
Defines 'covered conditions' to include anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and others, and 'innovative therapies' to include specific psychedelic substances and ketamine.
This clearly specifies the target population and the types of treatments the centers will focus on.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
11
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 9
Introduced in Senate
MAR 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4031
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 9, 2026
Last actionMar 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026
Senate BillS 4031Armed Forces and National Security
Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act
INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 9, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
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