House Bill 712
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
712
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
January 23, 2019
03/12/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
03/12/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/20/2019
Committee Hearings Held.
04/30/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/23/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E78)
01/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:32:40 PM