Recognizing the admirable contributions of Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón.
- Last Action
- 12/18/2025
Actions
- 2025-03-06Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2025-02-04Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2025-02-04Introduced in House
- 2025-02-04Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-02-04 (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 (2)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
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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