Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
HR 966, the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act, prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying benefits to veterans participating in state-approved medical marijuana programs. It requires VA doctors to discuss cannabis use with enrolled veterans, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document it in medical records. The bill also authorizes VA health providers to give recommendations about state cannabis programs to eligible veterans. This would directly affect veterans enrolled in VA healthcare who live in states with legal medical marijuana programs. The law aims to align VA care with state medical marijuana laws while maintaining federal compliance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Committee
2
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
W. Gregory Steube
RRepublican
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Cohen
DDemocratic
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