Recognizing the increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers returning from active duty and the benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Bill Number

HRES 46

Introduced

Jan 12, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cardiovascular and respiratory health Health promotion and preventive care Military medicine Military personnel and dependents Neurological disorders Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Expresses support for raising public awareness of sleep apnea, especially for soldiers and veterans, and providing access to care for soldiers and veterans with sleep illnesses.

Encourages soldiers and veterans to seek and maintain healthy sleep habits.

Actions

Feb 21, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan 19, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 12, 2017

Introduced in House

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