S. 179 · 116th Congress
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jon Tester
- Introduced
- 2019-01-17
- Latest action
- 2019-01-17 · Introduced in Senate
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.