HR 712
116th Congress
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VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
Introduced: January 23, 2019
Introduced by:
Correa, J. Luis
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Hearings Held.
Apr 30, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 23, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E78)
Jan 23, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a clinical trial of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, and also those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system for hospital care and medical services.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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