H.R. 712 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
H.R. 712 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 23, 2019, sponsored by J. Luis Correa with 105 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 105
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
J. Luis Correa (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 96 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 23, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Mar 12, 2020)
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