VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021
Summary
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct clinical trials of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain and those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The trials must include a control group and an experimental group that are of similar sizes and structures and represent the demographics of the veteran population. Data collected in the trials must be preserved to facilitate further research. Under the bill, participation in the clinical trials does not affect a covered veteran's eligibility or entitlement to other VA benefits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 30, 2021
Last action Nov 4, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Nov 4, 2021
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Nov 4, 2021
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
lower
Oct 14, 2021
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
lower
Jul 14, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Apr 30, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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