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US HB966

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Steube

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Veterans Affairs prohibited from denying any VA-administered benefits to veterans who participate in state-approved marijuana programs

  • VA physicians and health care providers required to discuss marijuana use with enrolled veterans, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and document usage in medical records

  • VA health care providers authorized to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans residing in states with approved marijuana programs regarding participation in those programs

  • "Marijuana" defined by reference to the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802); "State" defined per title 38, United States Code section 101

Legislative Description

Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health3/6/2025
Veterans' Affairs2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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