118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3684Douglas Mike Day Psychedelic Therapy to Save Lives Act of 2023

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a grant program for using psychedelic substances to treat certain conditions, and for other purposes.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced May 25, 2023
Last action May 25, 2023
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May 25, 2023
Armed Services
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to award grants to eligible entities to research the treatment of certain members of the Armed Forces through the use of specified psychedelic substances (e.g., MDMA). Specifically, the research must focus on members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty and have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, a traumatic brain injury, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Under the bill, eligible entities include federal or state government entities, academic institutions, and nonprofit entities.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.