Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
This bill prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying veterans any benefits due to participation in state-approved marijuana programs. It requires VA healthcare providers to discuss cannabis use with enrolled veterans, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and document such use in medical records. VA doctors are also authorized to provide recommendations about state cannabis programs to veterans living in states that have legalized them. The policy directly affects veterans enrolled in VA care who use state-legal cannabis, removing federal barriers to their participation in state programs without benefit penalties.
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Introduction
Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2023
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Feb 8, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan 17, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jan 17, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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