summary
Introduced
04/09/2019
04/09/2019
In Committee
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from denying a veteran benefits administered by the Secretary by reason of the veteran participating in a State-approved marijuana program, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records. Under the bill, the VA shall authorize physicians and other VA health care providers to provide recommendations to veterans who are residents of states with approved programs.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act, prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying any benefits to a veteran due to their participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans enrolled in the VA's health care system who participate in these state-approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers discuss marijuana use with the veteran and adjust treatment plans accordingly, as well as record the veteran's marijuana use in their medical records. The bill also authorizes VA physicians and other health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans residing in states with approved marijuana programs regarding their participation in such programs, and to complete the necessary forms.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (20)
Greg Steube (R)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Ken Buck (R),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Joe Cunningham (D),
Rodney Davis (R),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Conor Lamb (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Brian Mast (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
David Trone (D),
Michael Waltz (R),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 04/30/2019)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2191/all-info | 04/10/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2191/BILLS-116hr2191ih.pdf | 04/19/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2191/BILLS-116hr2191ih.pdf.pdf | 04/19/2019 |
Loading...