Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4220 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4220 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the Veterans Health Administration an Office of Novel Therapeutics, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2026 Mr. Sheehy (for himself, Mr. Gallego, Ms. Duckworth, and Mr. Boozman) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the Veterans Health Administration an Office of Novel Therapeutics, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Emerging therapeutic interventions, including certain psychedelic-assisted therapies under evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration as of the date of the enactment of this Act, may significantly alter the treatment landscape for post- traumatic stress disorder, depression, and other mental health conditions affecting veterans. (2) The administration of certain emerging therapies may require intensive clinical engagement, interdisciplinary teams, dedicated clinical space, structured preparation, and post- treatment integration that differ substantially from traditional outpatient mental health services. (3) The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to deliver integrated, veteran-centered care that combines medical, mental health, and peer support services within a single system of care. (4) Absent centralized governance and implementation plann