(The Center Square) – Veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from repeated explosions complete suicide at more than twice the rate of civilians, suggesting a gap in treatment that congressional lawmakers want to fill.

U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced legislation Monday called the Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act. It would fund studies that explore new treatments focused on neurorehabilitation, mental health outcomes and suicide prevention.

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