US HB2359 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Passed on October 30 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-10-30 - Became Public Law No: 116-185. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Passed on October 30 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-10-30 - Became Public Law No: 116-185. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services, including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.
Title
Whole Veteran Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Conor Lamb [D-PA] | Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-30 | House | Became Public Law No: 116-185. (TXT | PDF) |
| 2020-10-30 | House | Signed by President. |
| 2020-10-20 | House | Presented to President. |
| 2020-10-06 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2020-10-01 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6031) |
| 2019-05-22 | Senate | Received in the Senate, read twice. |
| 2019-05-21 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2019-05-21 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4032) |
| 2019-05-21 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2359. |
| 2019-05-21 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4032-4034) |
| 2019-05-21 | House | Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2019-05-17 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 47. |
| 2019-05-17 | House | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-71. |
| 2019-05-08 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 2019-05-08 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| 2019-05-02 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-04-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2019-04-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Alternative treatments
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Health care coverage and access
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Health care coverage and access
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
