To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires provision by Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in State marijuana programs Notwithstanding any other provision of law. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Veterans, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires provision by Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in State marijuana programs Notwithstanding any other provision of law...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires provision by Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in State marijuana programs Notwithstanding any other provision of law.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Agriculture, Healthcare, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires provision by Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in State marijuana programs Notwithstanding any other provision of law.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, …
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