Bill115th CongressFiled May 7, 2018Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2796
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 7, 2018)
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
This bill authorizes 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 diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.
What just happenedMay 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2018
- May 7, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 7, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate