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Introduced
05/07/2018
05/07/2018
In Committee
05/07/2018
05/07/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system who are diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. The collected data must be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research. The bill outlines the specific forms of cannabis and methods of delivery that must be studied, and requires the VA to develop an implementation plan and issue any necessary requests for proposals within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The VA must also submit periodic reports on the implementation of the research over a five-year period.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Jon Tester (D)*,
Joe Donnelly (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Angus King (I),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 05/07/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2796/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2796/BILLS-115s2796is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2796/BILLS-115s2796is.pdf.pdf |
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