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Public Law116th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2359Became Law

Whole Veteran Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 30, 2020)

Whole Veteran Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services, including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

What just happenedOct 30, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-185.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 30, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-185.

  2. Oct 30, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-185.

  3. Oct 30, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 20, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 20, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 6, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 1, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6031)

  9. Oct 1, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. May 22, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. May 21, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. May 21, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4032)

  13. May 21, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4032)

  14. May 21, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2359.

  15. May 21, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4032-4034)

  16. May 21, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. May 17, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 47.

  18. May 17, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-71.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. May 17, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-71.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. May 8, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. May 8, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. May 2, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  23. Apr 25, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Apr 25, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Apr 25, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 30, 202049

Whole Veteran Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services, including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

Passed SenateOct 1, 202055

Whole Veteran Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services, including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

Passed HouseMay 21, 201953

Whole Veteran Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services, including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

Reported to HouseMay 17, 20197

Whole Veteran Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2019

Whole Veteran Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

Whole Veteran Act — Informed