VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

United States116th CongressS-179Senate
Updated: Jan 17, 2019

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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Timeline

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HR-712: VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

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