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HOUSE 1402118th CongressASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1402, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023

Last Action
5/23/2024

Actions

  • 2024-05-23ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1402, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2023-03-30Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2023-03-07Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2023-03-07Introduced in House
  • 2023-03-07Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-03-07 (00)

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish boxing-based exercise classes to veterans who (1) are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (or a similar movement disorder), and (3) elect to participate in such classes to treat the disease or disorder.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Darin LaHood (R-IL)
  • Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)

Subjects

  • Neurological disorders
  • Physical fitness and lifestyle
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' medical care
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