Veterans CARE Act

Summary

Veterans Cannabis Analysis, Research, and Effectiveness Act or the Veterans CARE Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system and diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.

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Timeline

1. 22 May 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 May 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 May 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 June 2023

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

5. 21 March 2024

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 22 May 2023 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 2023

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 May 2023

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Sponsors

• Mariannette Miller-Meeks · R · Sponsor
• David Joyce · R · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsvr00 · Standing

Related records

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