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H.R. 5520

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 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.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.

Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1](D-MN)Sponsor
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  1. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.

  2. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  4. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  5. Committee

    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  6. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  7. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  8. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  9. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 — Informed