HOUSE 2359116th CongressBecame Public Law No: 116-185.

Whole Veteran Act

Last Action: 10/30/2020

Actions

2020-10-30Became Public Law No: 116-185.
2020-10-30Became Public Law No: 116-185.
2020-10-30Signed by President.
2020-10-30Signed by President.
2020-10-20Presented to President.
2020-10-20Presented to President.
2020-10-06Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2020-10-01Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6031)
2020-10-01Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
2019-05-22Received in the Senate, read twice.
2019-05-21Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-05-21On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4032)
2019-05-21Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4032)
2019-05-21DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2359.
2019-05-21Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4032-4034)

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CRS Summary

As of 2020-10-30 (49)

Whole Veteran Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services, including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

Cosponsors (2)

TIM RYAN (D-OH)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

Subjects

Alternative treatments
Congressional oversight
Health care coverage and access
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Became law: Pub. L. 116-185

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