US HB7130 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: Introduced on November 14 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-11-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 14 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-11-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018 This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Specifically, amongst other elements, the policy provides that veterans shall not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. VA medical providers may discuss cannabis use as part of comprehensive care planning, and clinicians shall follow federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis.
Title
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018
Sponsors
| Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA] | Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] | Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL] | Rep. Luis Correa [D-CA] |
| Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-14 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2018-11-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2018-11-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/7130/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr7130/BILLS-115hr7130ih.pdf |
