The resolution addresses the alarming issue of veteran suicides, highlighting that approximately twenty-two veterans take their own lives each day, often due to conditions such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It cites data from the Department of Defense indicating that over 413,000 service members have suffered from TBIs, with varying rates of PTSD among veterans. The resolution emphasizes the societal and fiscal impacts of these conditions, particularly the rising opioid use disorder among veterans with chronic pain and TBIs. Current treatment standards primarily focus on medication and counseling, but the resolution advocates for a broader range of therapies, including physical, occupational, cognitive, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which have shown promise in improving recovery outcomes.

In light of these concerns, the resolution urges the United States Congress to enact legislation that enhances veterans' access to diverse treatment options for TBI and PTSD, specifically endorsing the Veterans National Traumatic Injury Treatment Act, which proposes a pilot program for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The resolution calls for swift legislative action to improve treatment access and support research and development of additional therapies. It also mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to key congressional leaders and Nebraska's congressional delegation to ensure awareness and action on this critical issue.