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H.R. 1402

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023

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.

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.

Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26](D-NY)Sponsor
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    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.

  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023 — Informed