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HR 2932 United States House · 117th Congress

Veterans CARE Act

Summary
Veterans Cannabis Analysis, Research, and Effectiveness Act or the Veterans CARE Act This bill requires 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 and diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA research on cannabis efficacy for veterans with chronic pain/PTSD, advancing evidence-based treatment options within healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA research on cannabis efficacy/safety for veterans with chronic pain/PTSD, enabling potential healthcare improvements for veterans.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 30, 2021 Last action Jul 26, 2021
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Committee
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Jul 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Apr 30, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Apr 30, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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P
Photo of Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
RRepublican
IA
1
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Photo of Nancy Mace
Nancy Mace
RRepublican
SC
1
Co
Photo of Peter Meijer
Peter Meijer
RRepublican
MI
3