Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 6/11/2019
Actions
- 2019-06-11Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2019-05-10Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2019-05-10Introduced in House
- 2019-05-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-05-10 (00)
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019
This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Among other elements, the policy provides that veterans may not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. Additionally, VA medical providers may discuss cannabis use as part of comprehensive care planning, and clinicians shall follow federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis.
Cosponsors (4)
- Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
- Darren Soto (D-FL)
- Henry Johnson (D-GA)
- Charlie Crist (D-FL)
Subjects
- Alternative treatments
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Government information and archives
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Medical research
- Right of privacy
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