HR 5520
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Alternative treatments
Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
Introduced: April 16, 2018
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Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 18, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
May 18, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690.
May 8, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 8, 2018
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
May 8, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 16, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 16, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.
What's happening now
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
Committees of jurisdiction
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