WASHINGTON DC – The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation concerning cannabis policy.
The initial bill, HR 712, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019, would direct the Veterans Administration to start research on marijuana in regards to service-related issues. The second bill, HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act of 2019, would allow V.A. doctors to fill out medical marijuana recommendations.
Military veterans currently must obtain such recommendations from private physicians. It is up to the House Majority to schedule floor time for the entire chamber to vote.
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