To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Tester, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Tester, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Tester, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Tester, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Tester, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Tester, without amendment
Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Sullivan, and Ms. Duckworth) introduced …
Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Sullivan, and Ms. Duckworth) introduced …
Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Sullivan, and Ms. Duckworth) introduced …
Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Sullivan, and Ms. Duckworth) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires the VA to conduct a large-scale study and, if warranted, clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on health outcomes for veterans diagnosed with chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans with chronic pain or PTSD may gain access to researched cannabis-based treatments. The veteran community benefits from scientific evidence about cannabis efficacy specific to their conditions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
VA Office of Research and Development must design and execute the study and trials. FDA involvement required for clinical trial approval. VA must preserve all research data and provide progress reports to Congress.
Key Provisions
- Mandates VA retrospective qualitative study on cannabis effects on veteran health outcomes
- Requires clinical trials if initial study shows promise (FDA-approved protocols)
- Must include demographically representative veteran population
- Requires data preservation and biennial congressional reports
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Directs VA to conduct study and clinical trials on effects of cannabis on veterans with chronic pain and PTSD
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Advance cannabis research for veteran health through federal study mandate"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Key Definitions
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