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US HR2932

US HR2932
Veterans CARE Act Veterans Cannabis Analysis, Research, and Effectiveness Act


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Introduced
04/30/2021
In Committee
07/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Veterans CARE Act, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of various forms of cannabis, including different strains and methods of delivery, on the health outcomes of veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. The bill requires the VA to develop a plan for implementing this research, issue requests for proposals, and submit periodic reports to Congress on the progress of the research over a five-year period. The research must be conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and include a mechanism for preserving the collected data to facilitate further research.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/26/2021)

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