Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023
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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1402, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™H.R. 1402, titled the Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023, is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing access to boxing therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The bill was originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY) and later had Mr. LaHood assume first sponsorship. The bill is categorized under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security. As of the latest update, the bill has no official summary or full text publicly available, and its status is marked as Failed / Expired. The latest legislative action involved a procedural step to add cosponsors and request reprintings, with no further progress recorded.
H.R. 1402 sought to improve access to boxing therapy for Parkinson’s patients but did not advance beyond initial sponsorship and procedural actions before expiring.
- The bill focuses on boxing therapy as a treatment modality for Parkinson’s disease.
- It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress but lacks publicly available full text or detailed summary.
- The bill’s latest action was a procedural motion to assign first sponsorship and facilitate cosponsorship additions.
- The bill is categorized under Armed Forces and National Security, though the connection to this policy area is not detailed in the available information.
- The bill’s status is Failed / Expired, indicating it did not pass or advance further in the legislative process.
['Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who may seek boxing therapy as a treatment option', 'Healthcare providers and therapy programs specializing in Parkinson’s disease', 'Advocacy groups focused on Parkinson’s disease treatment and research']
['Lack of publicly available full bill text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation mechanisms', 'Unclear funding sources or authorization of appropriations for boxing therapy programs', 'Absence of detailed oversight or enforcement language to ensure program effectiveness or accountability', 'Potential challenges in integrating boxing therapy within existing healthcare or veterans’ services frameworks given the policy area designation']
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and is associated with the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security. The procedural action to assign first sponsorship and add cosponsors suggests initial legislative interest, but the bill did not progress to committee consideration or floor votes before expiring. No further legislative activity or debate is recorded.
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['If enacted, the bill could increase demand for specialized boxing therapy programs, potentially influencing healthcare service offerings for Parkinson’s disease.', 'Integration of boxing therapy into treatment plans might encourage further research into non-traditional therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.', 'Designation under Armed Forces and National Security policy area may imply potential benefits or considerations for veterans with Parkinson’s disease.']
The absence of full bill text and an official summary significantly limits transparency and public oversight. Without detailed provisions, it is difficult to assess the scope, funding, or enforcement mechanisms of the bill. The bill’s failure to advance beyond initial sponsorship and procedural steps further restricts available information. Future legislative efforts on this topic would benefit from comprehensive documentation to facilitate informed analysis and stakeholder engagement.
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