House Bill 2675
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2675
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
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019
This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Among other elements, the policy provides that veterans may not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. Additionally, VA medical providers may discuss cannabis use as part of comprehensive care planning, and clinicians shall follow federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis.
May 10, 2019
06/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/10/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:00 PM