QUORUMCALL//GPT:
Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Elizabeth Warren have announced a bipartisan bill that aims to mitigate blast overpressure and protect servicemembers.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
• The bill, known as the “Better Access to Treatment (BAT) for Blast Exposure Act,” focuses on improving the treatment and research into blast exposure injuries.
• Ernst and Warren propose to expand access to care for servicemembers suffering from blast pressure injuries by mandating coverage under TRICARE, the health care program for uniformed service members and their families.
THE IMPACT
• The bill would also establish a Center of Excellence within the Department of Veterans Affairs to research, diagnose, and treat health conditions associated with blast exposure.
• The Act aims to ensure that military personnel and veterans suffering from such injuries receive the necessary medical care.
TOPICS COVERED
#MilitaryHealth #BlastExposureAct #TRICARE
AUTHORS’ NOTE
This press release is directly from the office of Senator Joni Ernst, providing direct insight into her legislative pursuits and collaborations.
