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Introduced
01/17/2019
01/17/2019
In Committee
01/17/2019
01/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a clinical trial of the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of adults with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
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 veterans diagnosed with chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The trial will evaluate the effects of cannabis on various health outcomes, such as pain, opioid use, sleep quality, and PTSD symptoms. The bill also allows for the evaluation of additional health outcomes, such as pulmonary function and cancer risk. The trial will involve both a control group and an experimental group, and the VA must preserve all data collected for further research.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Jon Tester (D)*,
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Cory Gardner (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Angus King (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 01/17/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/179/all-info | 01/18/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s179/BILLS-116s179is.pdf | 02/01/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s179/BILLS-116s179is.pdf.pdf | 02/01/2019 |
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