H.R. 747 · 116th Congress

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Phil Roe
Introduced
2019-01-24
Latest action
2019-01-24 · Introduced in House

Summary

This bill requires 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 and diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.