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Veterans Support: Medicinal Cannabis Policy and Research

This bill aims to make it easier for veterans to discuss medicinal cannabis use with their doctors without fear of losing benefits. It ensures that participation in state-legal cannabis programs will not affect access to healthcare. Additionally, it mandates training for doctors and surveys on cannabis use among veterans.
Key points
Veterans can freely discuss medicinal cannabis use with their doctors without fear of losing benefits.
State-legal medicinal cannabis use will not affect veterans' eligibility for VA healthcare.
VA medical providers will receive training on medicinal cannabis and can discuss it with patients.
Cannabis use on VA property remains prohibited, unless federal law changes.
Nationwide surveys on cannabis use by veterans will be conducted.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6991
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Process start date: 2022-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To establish the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs on medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6991.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans can freely discuss medicinal cannabis use with their doctors without fear of losing benefits.
  • State-legal medicinal cannabis use will not affect veterans' eligibility for VA healthcare.
  • VA medical providers will receive training on medicinal cannabis and can discuss it with patients.
  • Cannabis use on VA property remains prohibited, unless federal law changes.
  • Nationwide surveys on cannabis use by veterans will be conducted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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