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119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported
HOUSEH.R. 9150· 119th Congress

VA Required to Offer Boxing-Based Exercise Classes for Veterans with Parkinson's Disease

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act

Sponsor
Darin LaHood (R-IL)
Introduced
Jun 4, 2026
Last Action
Jun 23, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jun 4, 2026
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In Committee
Jun 4, 2026
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In Committee
Jun 23, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jun 24, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 11, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide boxing-based exercise classes to eligible veterans
  • Eligible veterans must be enrolled in VA health care, have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or similar movement disorder, and choose to participate
  • The classes are intended to treat the diagnosed disease or movement disorder
  • Participation is voluntary for eligible veterans
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The official summary establishes what the VA must furnish but does not document effects on veteran health outcomes, program costs, or implementation timeline
  • No documented effects on access, availability, or quality of care are provided in the official summary
  • The bill's effectiveness and any potential limitations are not established in the available source material
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Introduced in House on June 4, 2026
  • Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on June 4, 2026
  • Referred to the Subcommittee on Health on June 23, 2026
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 23, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Jun 4, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Jun 4, 2026 — Introduced in House