US HB2675 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on May 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Among other elements, the policy provides that veterans may not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. Additionally, VA medical providers may discuss cannabis use as part of comprehensive care planning, and clinicians shall follow federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis.
Title
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA] | Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] | Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] |
| Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-05-10 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2019-05-10 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Alternative treatments
Armed forces and national security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Medical research
Right of privacy
Armed forces and national security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Medical research
Right of privacy
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2675/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2675/BILLS-116hr2675ih.pdf |
