VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

United States116th CongressHR-712House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 12, 2020

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.

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S-179: VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  1. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    House of Representatives

  2. Committee Hearings Held.

    House of Representatives

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    House of Representatives

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    House of Representatives