US HB5520 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 45-11)
Status: Introduced on April 16 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-05-18 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 This bill authorizes 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 diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.

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Title

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-05-18HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
2018-05-18HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690.
2018-05-08HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2018-05-08HouseSubcommittee on Health Discharged.
2018-05-08HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2018-04-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2018-04-16HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2018-04-16HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB2796 (Same As) 2018-05-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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