To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires safe harbor for use by veterans of medical marijuana Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C and provides research on use of medical marijuana by veterans. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, trade restrictions, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Veterans, Healthcare, Civil Rights, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
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 safe harbor for use by veterans of medical marijuana Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
- Provides research on use of medical marijuana by veterans.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires safe harbor for use by veterans of medical marijuana Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C and provides research on use of medical marijuana by veterans.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Healthcare, Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill requires safe harbor for use by veterans of medical marijuana Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C and provides research on use of medical marijuana by veterans.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- 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
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
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Lee of California (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, …
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