Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 24, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 747
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 24, 2019)
This bill requires 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 and 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 happenedJan 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1](R-TN)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2019
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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