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Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-6774| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2022
Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act of 2022 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.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E214)
Mar 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 18, 2022
    Introduced in House
  • February 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 3, 2022
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E214)
  • March 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Neurological disordersPhysical fitness and lifestyleVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-6774| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2022
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act of 2022 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.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E214)
Mar 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 18, 2022
    Introduced in House
  • February 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 3, 2022
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E214)
  • March 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Neurological disordersPhysical fitness and lifestyleVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care