HR 2838
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Advisory bodies
Alternative treatments
Health personnel
Veterans' medical care
Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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