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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act, would 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 would also require the VA to ensure that physicians and other healthcare providers discuss marijuana use with enrolled veterans and record such use in their medical records. Additionally, the bill would authorize VA healthcare providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding their participation in state-approved marijuana programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Greg Steube (R)*,
Steve Cohen (D),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/08/2023)
Taxonomy
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Health
- ‐ General Health
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/394/all-info | 01/18/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr394/BILLS-118hr394ih.pdf | 01/31/2023 |
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