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VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021
2/14/2023, 2:36 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1467
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct clinical trials of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain and those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system.
The trials must include a control group and an experimental group that are of similar sizes and structures and represent the demographics of the veteran population.
Data collected in the trials must be preserved to facilitate further research.
Under the bill, participation in the clinical trials does not affect a covered veteran's eligibility or entitlement to other VA benefits.
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Current Status of Bill S 1467
Bill S 1467 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2021. Bill S 1467 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 29, 2021. Bill S 1467's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231. as of June 23, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1467
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1467
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1467
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1467
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