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Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019

Introduced: May 10, 2019 Introduced by: Moulton, Seth Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 10, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019

This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Among other elements, the policy provides that veterans may not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. Additionally, VA medical providers may discuss cannabis use as part of comprehensive care planning, and clinicians shall follow federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis.

What's happening now June 11, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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