House Bill
H.R. 966
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Beatty
Representative
Cosponsors
1
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Summary
This bill prohibits the VA from denying any benefits to veterans who participate in state-approved marijuana programs. VA providers must discuss marijuana use with these veterans, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and document use in medical records.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
This bill prohibits the VA from denying any benefits to veterans who participate in state-approved marijuana programs. VA providers must discuss marijuana use with these veterans, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and document use in medical records.
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This bill prohibits the VA from denying any benefits to veterans who participate in state-approved marijuana programs. VA providers must discuss marijuana use with these veterans, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and document use in medical records.
- Bill Number
- 966
- Sponsor
- Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Status
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
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Fact Sheet
- Title
- Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
- Bill Number
- 966
- Sponsor
- Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
- Status
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Summary
- This bill prohibits the VA from denying any benefits to veterans who participate in state-approved marijuana programs. VA providers must discuss marijuana use with these veterans, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and document use in medical records.
Data from Congress.gov
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