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

USA115th CongressHR-2838| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2017
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2839: To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure access to qualified acupuncturist services for military members and military dependents, to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure access to acupuncturist services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under the Medicare program; to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the appointment of qualified acupuncturists as officers in the commissioned Regular Corps and the Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesAlternative treatmentsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care

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

USA115th CongressHR-2838| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2017
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
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2839: To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure access to qualified acupuncturist services for military members and military dependents, to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure access to acupuncturist services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under the Medicare program; to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the appointment of qualified acupuncturists as officers in the commissioned Regular Corps and the Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAlternative treatmentsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care