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Veterans Equal Access Act
11/1/2022, 5:32 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 1647
Veterans Equal Access Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to (1) provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs, and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1647
Bill HR 1647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2019. Bill HR 1647 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2019.  Bill HR 1647's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11. as of March 12, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1647
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
21Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1647
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative treatments
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1647
Veterans Equal Access Act
To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs.
Veterans Equal Access Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1647
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