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Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

USA117th CongressHR-430| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2021
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records. Under the bill, the VA shall authorize physicians and other VA health care providers to provide recommendations to veterans who are residents of states with approved programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2191
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2191
    Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act


  • January 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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

Armed Forces and National Security

Drug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

USA117th CongressHR-430| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2021
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records. Under the bill, the VA shall authorize physicians and other VA health care providers to provide recommendations to veterans who are residents of states with approved programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2191
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2191
    Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act


  • January 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation