Expressing support for the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Last Action
- 5/11/2023
Actions
- 2023-02-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-01-17Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2023-01-17Introduced in House
- 2023-01-17Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-01-17 (00)
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records.
Under the bill, the VA shall authorize physicians and other VA health care providers to provide recommendations to veterans who are residents of states with approved programs.
Cosponsors (8)
- Dina Titus (D-NV)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
- Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
- Dean Phillips (D-MN)
- Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)
Subjects
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health care coverage and access
- Health information and medical records
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
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