H.R. 5605 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act
H.R. 5605 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 14, 2020, sponsored by Michael Waltz with 107 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 14, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 107
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Waltz (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 14, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Jan 14, 2020)
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