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Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act

USA116th CongressS-445| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill provides guidance related to veterans and medical marijuana that shall be effective for five years. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state or Native American tribal law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state or on tribal land that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a medical marijuana treatment program in accordance with applicable state or tribal law. The bill requires the VA to report on (1) the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain; and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid abuse reduction.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1151
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1151
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1151: Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
Alternative treatmentsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessVeterans' medical care

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act

USA116th CongressS-445| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill provides guidance related to veterans and medical marijuana that shall be effective for five years. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state or Native American tribal law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state or on tribal land that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a medical marijuana treatment program in accordance with applicable state or tribal law. The bill requires the VA to report on (1) the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain; and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid abuse reduction.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1151
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1151
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)

Judiciary Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1151: Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessVeterans' medical care