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Veterans Equal Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-1384| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1647
Veterans Equal Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8197
Veterans Equal Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2431
Veterans Equal Access Act
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1647
    Veterans Equal Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8197
    Veterans Equal Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2431
    Veterans Equal Access Act


  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternative treatmentsDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelState and local government operationsVeterans' medical care

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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1647
Veterans Equal Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8197
Veterans Equal Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2431
Veterans Equal Access Act
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1647
    Veterans Equal Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8197
    Veterans Equal Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2431
    Veterans Equal Access Act


  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelState and local government operationsVeterans' medical care