HR 712 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2020-03-12)
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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.…
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Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 712, a bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a clinical trial of the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of adults with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes
Apr 15, 2020As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on March 12, 2020
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Cosponsors (20)
16 Democrats4 Republicans