Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- S.179
S.179: VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 17, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 17, 2019
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 17, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
|
| Jan. 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |