Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6848
Whole Health for Veterans Act
Veterans Health: Lower Costs for Wellness Programs
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Deluzio, aims to make wellness programs like yoga, meditation, and health coaching more affordable for veterans using VA services.
- Veterans in high-priority groups—usually those with service-connected disabilities or lower incomes—would be guaranteed free access to these wellness programs with no out-of-pocket costs.
- For all other veterans, the bill creates a new price protection that limits total costs for these services to no more than $30 per month, regardless of how many classes or coaching sessions they attend.
- The policy focuses on 'Whole Health' services, which are activities like Tai Chi and stress management that help people stay healthy and prevent future medical problems.
- By capping these costs, the bill intends to encourage more veterans to take part in preventative care and self-care activities that improve their daily quality of life.
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Milestones
3 milestones3 actions
Jan 29, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Whole Health for Veterans Act
Bill NumberHR 6848
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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