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Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act

USA116th CongressHR-1182| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2019
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide qualified acupuncturist services to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. A qualified acupuncturist is an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise accredited and may be appointed as an employee of the VA or as a contractor. The VA shall carry out such program in at least one VA facility in each Veterans Integrated Service Network (regional VA health care administrative areas) in both urban and rural areas. The bill requires the VA to establish the Advisory Committee on Acupuncturist Services, which must advise the VA on governing protocols and review and evaluate the ability of a veteran to access an acupuncturist at VA facilities.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2914
Introduced in Senate
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2914
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-2914: Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act of 2019
Advisory bodiesAlternative treatmentsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care

Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act

USA116th CongressHR-1182| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2019
Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide qualified acupuncturist services to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. A qualified acupuncturist is an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise accredited and may be appointed as an employee of the VA or as a contractor. The VA shall carry out such program in at least one VA facility in each Veterans Integrated Service Network (regional VA health care administrative areas) in both urban and rural areas. The bill requires the VA to establish the Advisory Committee on Acupuncturist Services, which must advise the VA on governing protocols and review and evaluate the ability of a veteran to access an acupuncturist at VA facilities.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2914
Introduced in Senate
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2914
    Introduced in Senate
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-2914: Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAlternative treatmentsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care