To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure access to acupuncturist services through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

United States115th CongressHR-2838House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 8, 2017

Summary

Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act This bill provides access to qualified acupuncturist services for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. The VA shall carry out such program at in at least one VA facility in each Veterans Integrated Service Network in both urban and rural areas. The VA shall establish the Advisory Committee on Acupuncturist Services, which shall: (1) review and evaluate the ability of a veteran to access an acupuncturist at VA facilities, and (2) advise the VA on governing protocols.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    House of Representatives

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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