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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether the Secretary will include certain psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7347

This bill, designated as H.R. 7347 in the 118th Congress, aims to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a report on the potential inclusion of certain psychedelic drugs in the Department of Veterans Affairs formulary. The bill, introduced on February 14, 2024, seeks to assess whether these specific drugs should be made available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, outlining a key focus on addressing the potential use of psychedelic treatments for veterans. For more details and the full text of the bill, refer to the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7347/BILLS-118hr7347rh.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 7347

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), when a psychedelic drug is approved or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration, to report on the VA's decision whether to include the drug in its formulary and the justification for such decision.

Current Status of Bill HR 7347

Bill HR 7347 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2024. Bill HR 7347 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2024.  Bill HR 7347's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 544. as of September 6, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7347

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7347

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative treatments
- Congressional oversight
- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Prescription drugs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7347

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether the Secretary will include certain psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether the Secretary will include certain psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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