H.R. 2675 · 116th Congress
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Seth Moulton
- Introduced
- 2019-05-10
- Latest action
- 2019-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.