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Introduced
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
In Committee
11/04/2021
11/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other pur- poses.
AI Summary
This bill, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The trials will evaluate the effects of cannabis on various outcomes, such as pain intensity, opioid use, PTSD symptoms, mood, and sleep quality. The bill also allows for the evaluation of additional potential effects, such as pulmonary function and cancer risks. The trials will use both control and experimental groups to ensure robust data, and the Secretary must preserve all data collected to facilitate further research. The bill also stipulates that a veteran's eligibility for other VA benefits will not be affected by their participation in the trials.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Lou Correa (D)*,
Suzan DelBene (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Peter Meijer (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Greg Steube (R),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11. (on 11/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2916/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2916/BILLS-117hr2916ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2916/BILLS-117hr2916ih.pdf.pdf |
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