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Introduced
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs. This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to (1) provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs, and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Equal Access Act, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to provide veterans who reside in states with marijuana programs with recommendations and opinions regarding their participation in those state programs. It also allows VA providers to complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions. The bill defines "state" to include the several states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, and federally recognized Indian tribes.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (22)
Earl Blumenauer (D)*,
Justin Amash (LIB),
Steve Cohen (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Charlie Crist (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Dave Joyce (R),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Thomas Massie (R),
Betty McCollum (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ed Perlmutter (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Greg Steube (R),
Dina Titus (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11. (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1647/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1647/BILLS-116hr1647ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1647/BILLS-116hr1647ih.pdf.pdf |
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