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H.R. 8540

Developing and Nationalizing Key Cannabis Research Act of 2022

Developing and Nationalizing Key Cannabis Research Act of 2022

This bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand activities concerning cannabis research.

The NIH must collaborate with specified agencies to develop a national cannabis research agenda. Among other topics, the agenda must address (1) the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, (2) how cannabis effects specified populations, and (3) other public safety considerations. Additionally, the NIH must designate centers of excellence in cannabis research at institutions of higher education to conduct interdisciplinary research about biomedical, behavioral, and social issues related to cannabis.

The CDC must work with other agencies to collect population-wide data about cannabis use, including (1) demographic factors, (2) health outcomes, (3) product variety, and (4) other relevant health information.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Developing and Nationalizing Key Cannabis Research Act of 2022 — Informed