Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 17, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
S. 179
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 17, 2019)
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a clinical trial of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, and also those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system for hospital care and medical services.
What just happenedJan 17, 2019
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 SenateJan 17, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 17, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate