House Bill 2916
117th Congress(2021-2022)
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2916
Congress
117
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 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct clinical trials of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain and those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system.
The trials must include a control group and an experimental group that are of similar sizes and structures and represent the demographics of the veteran population.
Data collected in the trials must be preserved to facilitate further research.
Under the bill, participation in the clinical trials does not affect a covered veteran's eligibility or entitlement to other VA benefits.
April 30, 2021
11/04/2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11.
11/04/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11/04/2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
10/14/2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
07/14/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/30/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/30/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E470)
04/30/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM