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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