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Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Approves Research on Gambling Addiction for Servicemembers

Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Approves Research on Gambling Addiction for Servicemembers

Update: 2025-08-08
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The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision in the FY26 Senate Defense Appropriations Bill, allowing research on gambling addiction within the Department of Defense's Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program. This decision, backed by Senator Ben Ray Luján and industry leaders, aims to address gambling disorder among active duty servicemembers and Veterans, acknowledging the need for support and recovery in military communities.
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Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Approves Research on Gambling Addiction for Servicemembers

Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Approves Research on Gambling Addiction for Servicemembers

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