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Introduced
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
10/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical mari- juana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, aims to allow veterans to legally use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in states or on Native American tribal lands where it is authorized by state or tribal law. It also protects Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians from federal prosecution for discussing medical marijuana with veterans or recommending its use as part of an approved state or tribal treatment program. The bill requires the VA Secretary to conduct two studies: one on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain, and another on the relationship between state medical marijuana programs and a reduction in opioid use among veterans. The safe harbor provisions would sunset (expire) after five years.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (19)
Barbara Lee (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Charlie Crist (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Nancy Mace (R),
Jim McGovern (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ed Perlmutter (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 10/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2588/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2588/BILLS-117hr2588ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2588/BILLS-117hr2588ih.pdf.pdf |
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