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Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

USA118th CongressHR-2682| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2023
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (15)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill authorizes activities related to medical marijuana use by veterans and provides for research on medical marijuana use by veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state or Native American tribal law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state or on tribal land that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a medical marijuana treatment program in accordance with applicable state or tribal law. These authorizations expire after five years. The bill also requires the VA to report on (1) the use of medical marijuana by veterans to manage pain and to treat diseases and disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder); and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid use and misuse reduction.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1151
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2588
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 19, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1204
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1151
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2588
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act


  • April 18, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 19, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1204
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1204: Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

USA118th CongressHR-2682| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2023
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill authorizes activities related to medical marijuana use by veterans and provides for research on medical marijuana use by veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state or Native American tribal law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state or on tribal land that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a medical marijuana treatment program in accordance with applicable state or tribal law. These authorizations expire after five years. The bill also requires the VA to report on (1) the use of medical marijuana by veterans to manage pain and to treat diseases and disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder); and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid use and misuse reduction.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1151
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2588
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 19, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1204
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1151
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2588
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act


  • April 18, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 19, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1204
    Introduced in Senate
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (15)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1204: Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted