HOUSE 747116th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes.

Last Action: 1/24/2019

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2019-01-24Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2019-01-24Introduced in House
2019-01-24Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-24 (00)

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 (1)

Andy Barr (R-KY)

Subjects

Alternative treatments
Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

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