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Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-9150| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish or reimburse boxing-based exercise classes for veterans suffering from certain movement disorders. It amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure that enrolled veterans diagnosed with a covered movement disorder , such as Parkinson's disease, can access these classes for treatment. To be eligible, veterans must be enrolled in the VA health care system and elect to participate in these therapeutic classes. The VA can provide these services at its own facilities or reimburse veterans for classes taken at non-Department facilities. These provisions will become applicable to medical services provided 180 days after the Act's enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6774
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1402
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6774
    Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1402
    Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023


  • June 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-9150| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish or reimburse boxing-based exercise classes for veterans suffering from certain movement disorders. It amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure that enrolled veterans diagnosed with a covered movement disorder , such as Parkinson's disease, can access these classes for treatment. To be eligible, veterans must be enrolled in the VA health care system and elect to participate in these therapeutic classes. The VA can provide these services at its own facilities or reimburse veterans for classes taken at non-Department facilities. These provisions will become applicable to medical services provided 180 days after the Act's enactment.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6774
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1402
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6774
    Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1402
    Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023


  • June 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted