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Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act

USA117th CongressHR-2588| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce 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 use and abuse reduction.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1151
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
Apr 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1183
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1151
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.


  • April 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1183
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1183: 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

USA117th CongressHR-2588| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
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 use and abuse reduction.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1151
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
Apr 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1183
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1151
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.


  • April 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1183
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1183: 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