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).

H. Res. 46 · 115th Congress · Jan 12, 2017 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

supports raising public awareness of sleep apnea, especially for United States soldiers and veterans;

(2)

supports providing access to care for soldiers and veterans with sleep illnesses such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA);

(3)

encourages all United States soldiers and veterans to seek and maintain healthy sleep habits both during and after active duty; and

(4)

further explores continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a viable treatment for OSA in patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Jan 12, 2017viewing Introduced in House Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself and Mr. Walz) submitted the following resolution; which was 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