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VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-179| Senate 
| Updated: 1/17/2019
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (9)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 12, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-712
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • January 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • January 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 12, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-712
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-712: VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
Alternative treatmentsCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsMedical researchMental healthNeurological disordersVeterans' medical care

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-179| Senate 
| Updated: 1/17/2019
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.
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Timeline
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 12, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-712
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • January 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • January 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 12, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-712
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (9)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-712: VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsMedical researchMental healthNeurological disordersVeterans' medical care