Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 14, 2018)
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018
This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Specifically, amongst other elements, the policy provides that veterans shall not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. VA medical providers may discuss cannabis use as part of comprehensive care planning, and clinicians shall follow federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis.
What just happenedNov 14, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 14, 2018
- Nov 14, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 14, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Nov 14, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 14, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House