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Proposal:VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a clinical trial of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, and also those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system for hospital care and medical services.

Bill Title

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

Linked Goals

Steps

Steps taken on this bill were not available from Congress.gov.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.