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

USA116th CongressHR-2675| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2019
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 10, 2019
Introduced in House
May 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 10, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • May 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

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

USA116th CongressHR-2675| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2019
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.
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Timeline
May 10, 2019
Introduced in House
May 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 10, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • May 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsDepartment of Veterans AffairsDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelMedical researchRight of privacy