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Introduced
01/21/2021
01/21/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from denying a veteran benefits administered by the Secretary by rea- son of the veteran participating in a State-approved marijuana program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act," aims to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any benefits administered by the VA due to the veteran's participation in a state-approved marijuana program. The bill requires VA physicians and healthcare providers to discuss marijuana use with veterans, record such use in their medical records, and provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding their participation in state-approved marijuana programs. The bill defines "marijuana" as the term "marihuana" in the Controlled Substances Act and "state" as defined in Section 101 of Title 38 of the United States Code.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/430/all-info | 01/22/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr430/BILLS-117hr430ih.pdf | 02/17/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr430/BILLS-117hr430ih.pdf.pdf | 02/17/2021 |
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