H.R.4655

United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act

Introduced·7/23/25

Establishes a grant program for PTSD research collaboration between the U.S. and Israel.

The United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act directs the Secretary of Defense to award grants to U.S. academic institutions and nonprofit entities for collaborative research with Israeli institutions on post-traumatic stress disorder. The research must address a requirement determined by the Secretary. The Department of Veterans Affairs reports high PTSD rates among U.S. veterans, and Israel faces similar issues with its veterans. The grant program aims to explore scientific collaboration and improve PTSD treatment options.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Jul 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 23, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.