Veterans CARE Act
- Last Action
- 3/21/2024
Actions
- 2024-03-21Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2023-06-21Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-05-22Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2023-05-22Introduced in House
- 2023-05-22Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-22 (00)
Veterans Cannabis Analysis, Research, and Effectiveness Act or the Veterans CARE Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system and diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.
Cosponsors (2)
- David Joyce (R-OH)
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
Subjects
- Alternative treatments
- Congressional oversight
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Health information and medical records
- Medical research
- Mental health
- Neurological disorders
- Veterans' medical care
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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