HR. 966In Committee
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from denying benefits over participation in state-approved marijuana programs and requires VA care to document and discuss that use
Key points
- Require discussion of marijuana use
- Require recording in medical records
- Prohibit denial of VA benefits
- Authorize provider recommendations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-06 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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