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Whole Veteran Act

11/1/2022, 8:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2359

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 2359

Bill HR 2359 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2019. Bill HR 2359 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2019.  Bill HR 2359's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-185. as of October 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2359

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2359

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative treatments
- Congressional oversight
- Health care coverage and access
- Mental health
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2359

Whole Veteran Act
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Department of Veterans Affairs advancing of whole health transformation.
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