HR 2838 · 115th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act

Introduced 2017-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2017-06-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act This bill provides access to qualified acupuncturist services for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. The VA shall carry out such program at in at least one VA facility in each Veterans Integrated Service Network in both urban and rural areas. The VA shall establish the Advisory Committee on Acupuncturist Services, which shall: (1) review and evaluate the ability of a veteran to access an acupuncturist at VA facilities, and (2) advise the VA on governing protocols.…

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Cosponsors (9)

9 Democrats