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This bill, called the "Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act," aims to protect veterans who participate in state-approved marijuana programs from being denied benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA Secretary from denying any veteran benefits solely because they are participating in a state-approved marijuana program. The bill requires VA healthcare providers to discuss marijuana use with veterans who are enrolled in the patient system, adjust medical treatment plans accordingly, and record such use in the veteran's medical records. Additionally, the bill authorizes VA physicians to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans about state marijuana programs. The bill defines "marijuana" using the existing definition in the Controlled Substances Act and defines "State" according to title 38 of the United States Code. This legislation represents an effort to support veterans' access to medical treatments that may be legal at the state level, even though marijuana remains a controlled substance at the federal level.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/966/all-info