HR 747
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Alternative treatments
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Veterans' medical care
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes.
Introduced: January 24, 2019
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Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill requires 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 and 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
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1