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H.R.2839: Acupuncture for Heroes and Seniors Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 8, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 8, 2017
Bill Summary
Acupuncture for Heroes and Seniors Act of 2017 This bill provides access to qualified acupuncturist services for: (1) military members and their dependents under the TRICARE program, and (2) veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. The position of certified, trained acupuncturist for civilian employees in the Department of Defense shall be the grade of GS-12 or higher under the General Schedule. The VA...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| June 20, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 8, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| June 8, 2017 |
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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| June 8, 2017 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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| June 8, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| June 8, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| June 8, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 8, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Judy Chu (D-Calif.) |