This legislation aims to empower Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers to offer guidance on state marijuana programs. It specifically authorizes VA physicians and other health care professionals to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who reside in states with established state marijuana programs . The bill further mandates that the VA Secretary allow these providers to complete any necessary forms reflecting their medical recommendations and opinions. This provision ensures that veterans can receive comprehensive medical advice from their trusted VA doctors regarding participation in state-legal cannabis programs. The definition of "State" for this purpose is broad, encompassing all U.S. states, territories, and federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National Security
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Veterans Equal Access Act
USA119th CongressHR-1384| House
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This legislation aims to empower Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers to offer guidance on state marijuana programs. It specifically authorizes VA physicians and other health care professionals to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who reside in states with established state marijuana programs . The bill further mandates that the VA Secretary allow these providers to complete any necessary forms reflecting their medical recommendations and opinions. This provision ensures that veterans can receive comprehensive medical advice from their trusted VA doctors regarding participation in state-legal cannabis programs. The definition of "State" for this purpose is broad, encompassing all U.S. states, territories, and federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Alternative treatmentsDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelState and local government operationsVeterans' medical care