To provide for a Department of Veterans Affairs policy on medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressHR-7130House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 14, 2018

Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018 This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Specifically, amongst other elements, the policy provides that veterans shall not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. 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.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Introduced in House

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