VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 23, 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 happenedMar 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2019
- Mar 12, 2020Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 12, 2020Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 20, 2019Committee
Committee Hearings Held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 30, 2019Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 8, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 23, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E78)
- Jan 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 23, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House