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H.R.5520: VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced April 16, 2018
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2018
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Bill Cosponsors
55 (44 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - May 18, 2018
- Introduced in House - April 16, 2018
Bill Summary
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 18, 2018 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
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| May 18, 2018 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690.
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| May 8, 2018 |
Committee Hearings Held.
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| May 8, 2018 |
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
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| May 8, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 8, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| April 16, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 16, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| April 16, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Walz (D-Minn.) |