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Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023
6/11/2024, 4:13 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1402
Bill 118 hr 1402, also known as the Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023, aims to improve access to boxing therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The bill recognizes the benefits of boxing therapy in helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease improve their physical and mental well-being.
The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to support community-based organizations that provide boxing therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. These grants will help cover the costs associated with providing boxing therapy, such as equipment, training, and facility maintenance.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of guidelines and best practices for boxing therapy programs for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. These guidelines will ensure that boxing therapy programs are safe, effective, and tailored to the specific needs of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase awareness and education about the benefits of boxing therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This includes outreach efforts to healthcare providers, community organizations, and individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1402 aims to improve access to boxing therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, ultimately helping them improve their quality of life and manage their symptoms more effectively.
The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to support community-based organizations that provide boxing therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. These grants will help cover the costs associated with providing boxing therapy, such as equipment, training, and facility maintenance.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of guidelines and best practices for boxing therapy programs for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. These guidelines will ensure that boxing therapy programs are safe, effective, and tailored to the specific needs of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase awareness and education about the benefits of boxing therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This includes outreach efforts to healthcare providers, community organizations, and individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1402 aims to improve access to boxing therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, ultimately helping them improve their quality of life and manage their symptoms more effectively.
Congressional Summary of HR 1402
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1402
Bill HR 1402 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1402 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1402's most recent activity was 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. as of May 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1402
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1402
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Neurological disorders
- Physical fitness and lifestyle
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1402
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes for veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1402
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