Bill · H.R. 9150· House(119-HR-9150)
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act
- Introduced
- 6/4/2026
- Last activity
- 6/23/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Darin LaHood
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act". It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes for veterans. These classes are for veterans enrolled in the health care system who have Parkinson's disease or a similar movement disorder. Services can be provided at Department facilities or through reimbursement for non-Department facilities. The changes would take effect 180 days after the Act is passed.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
The legislation directly benefits eligible veterans by expanding VA health coverage to include boxing-based exercise therapy for movement disorders.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+8
The bill improves veterans' healthcare by mandating VA coverage and reimbursement for specialized boxing-based exercise classes to treat Parkinson's disease and similar movement disorders.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
The bill expands healthcare benefits for veterans by covering specialized boxing therapy for movement disorders.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to specialized exercise: Veterans with Parkinson's disease or similar movement disorders can receive boxing-based exercise classes for treatment (Sec. 2(a)).
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Flexible location options: Veterans can access these classes at Department medical facilities or get reimbursement for classes at non-Department facilities (Sec. 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Retirees+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+8Improves Healthcare Access+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 6/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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