Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act

House Bill

H.R. 3684

119th Congress

Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Crenshaw

Representative

Republican

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Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Defense to provide grants for research into using psychedelic substances like MDMA to treat active-duty service members with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

SponsorDan Crenshaw (R-TX)

Introduced6/3/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerc

ChamberHouse

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Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act

This bill would require the Department of Defense to provide grants for research into using psychedelic substances like MDMA to treat active-duty service members with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

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This bill would require the Department of Defense to provide grants for research into using psychedelic substances like MDMA to treat active-duty service members with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Bill Number: 3684
Sponsor: Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerc
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act
Bill Number: 3684
Sponsor: Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerc
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Summary: This bill would require the Department of Defense to provide grants for research into using psychedelic substances like MDMA to treat active-duty service members with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Department of Defense to provide grants for research into using psychedelic substances like MDMA to treat active-duty service members with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Douglas "Mike" Day Psychedelic Therapy to Save Lives Act of 2023 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Department of Defense to fund research into using psychedelic substances to treat certain mental health conditions in active-duty military personnel.
The research would focus on members of the Armed Forces who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Eligible entities for the grants include government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would provide more funding and resources for research into alternative treatments for mental health issues affecting active-duty service members. This could potentially lead to new therapy options and improved care for those struggling with the effects of combat, injuries, and other military experiences.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3684, 119th Congress (2025). "Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3684

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