House Bill 5520
115th Congress(2017-2018)
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5520
Congress
115
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 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.
05/18/2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
05/18/2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690.
05/08/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/08/2018
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
05/08/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/16/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/16/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/16/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:36 PM