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- H.R.2191
H.R.2191: Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (11 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 9, 2019
Bill Summary
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records....
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| April 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Greg Steube (R-Fla.) |