Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act
Sponsored By: Representative LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
In Committee
Summary
Expands VA medical services to include boxing-based exercise classes for veterans with Parkinson's and similar movement disorders. This bill would let veterans enrolled in VA health care who have a qualifying diagnosis choose boxing-based exercise classes as a treatment option. Veterans could take classes at VA medical facilities or receive reimbursement for classes at non-VA facilities. Eligibility requires enrollment, a covered movement disorder diagnosis, and the veteran’s election to participate. Covered services would start for care furnished 180 days after enactment.
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Boxing therapy for veterans with Parkinson's
If enacted, you would be able to get boxing-based exercise classes as a VA medical service. You would qualify only if you are enrolled in VA health care under 38 U.S.C. 1705(a). You would also need a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or a similar movement disorder and you would need to elect to participate. The VA would provide classes at VA medical facilities or reimburse you for classes at non-VA facilities. These services would apply to care furnished on or after 180 days after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
IL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]
IL • D
Sponsored 6/4/2026
Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
IL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2026
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 8/27/2026
Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18]
FL • R
Sponsored 9/10/2026
Roll Call Votes
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