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Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1402| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2024
Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act of 2023 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6774
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 30, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 23, 2024
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1402, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6774
    Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022
  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 30, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 23, 2024
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1402, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

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

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1402| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2024
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6774
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 30, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 23, 2024
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1402, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6774
    Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022
  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 30, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 23, 2024
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1402, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)

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