HR 8197
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Alternative treatments
Drug therapy
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Health personnel
State and local government operations
Veterans' medical care
Veterans Equal Access Act
Introduced: June 23, 2022
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E664)
Jun 23, 2022
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
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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