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Veterans Equal Access Act

USA116th CongressHR-1647| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2020
Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (21)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Don Young (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Justin Amash (Libertarian)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Equal Access Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to (1) provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs, and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 30, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
  • March 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 30, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 20, 2019
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • March 12, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 12, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1119: Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2019
  • S 116-421: Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2019
Alternative treatmentsDepartment of Veterans AffairsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care

Veterans Equal Access Act

USA116th CongressHR-1647| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2020
Veterans Equal Access Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to (1) provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs, and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 30, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
  • March 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 30, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 20, 2019
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • March 12, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 12, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (21)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Don Young (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Justin Amash (Libertarian)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1119: Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2019
  • S 116-421: Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsDepartment of Veterans AffairsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care