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US S326

US S326
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023


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Introduced
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a large-scale, mixed methods, retrospective, and qualitative study on the effects of cannabis on the health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If the Secretary determines that the necessary criteria can be met, the bill also requires the Secretary to conduct a series of clinical trials evaluating the effects of cannabis on various symptoms and outcomes associated with chronic pain and PTSD in veterans. The bill includes provisions to ensure demographic representation, data preservation, and anonymity, and it clarifies that participation in the study or trials will not affect a veteran's eligibility for other VA benefits.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 326 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 97) entered in Senate. (on 04/26/2023)

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