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Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

USA118th CongressHR-394| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2023
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (8)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)

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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-430
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
Jan 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2191
    Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-430
    Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act


  • January 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 8, 2023
    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

USA118th CongressHR-394| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-430
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
Jan 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2191
    Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-430
    Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act


  • January 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (8)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)

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