HR 1647
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Alternative treatments
Department of Veterans Affairs
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Veterans' medical care
Veterans Equal Access Act
Introduced: March 8, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Mar 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Hearings Held.
Apr 30, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Equal Access Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to (1) provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs, and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Committees of jurisdiction
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