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H.R. 2838 (115th)

Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 June 2017

Last action

8 June 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

11 August 2025

Healthcare · Defence

Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 8 June 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  2. 8 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 June 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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