VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

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VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a clinical trial of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, and also those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system for hospital care and medical services.

Congress
116
Number
HR - 712
Introduced on
2019-01-23
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/23/2019
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a clinical trial of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, and also those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system for hospital care and medical services.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a clinical trial of the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of adults with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Alternative treatments•
Congressional oversight•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Government studies and investigations•
Health information and medical records•
Medical research•
Mental health•
Neurological disorders•
Veterans' medical care

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/20/2019

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a clinical trial of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chr...

Latest Action3/12/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.