H.R. 9150 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] Introduced June 4, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (2 D, 2 R) Latest action June 23, 2026

Summary

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act
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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 23, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jun 4, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Jun 4, 2026 Introduced in House

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