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- H.R.1647
H.R.1647: Veterans Equal Access Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 8, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2020
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (14 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 8, 2019
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 12, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
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| March 12, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 20, 2019 |
Committee Hearings Held.
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| April 30, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| April 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 8, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 8, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |