H.R. 712 · 116th Congress

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

Stage
Reported from committee
Sponsor
J. Correa
Introduced
2019-01-23
Latest action
2020-03-12 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Summary

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.