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Increased Medical Cannabis Research and Veteran Support

This act aims to increase the number of companies producing cannabis for research purposes, potentially accelerating drug development. Additionally, VA healthcare providers can inform veterans about participation in approved clinical trials, opening new treatment avenues for this group.
Key points
Increased access to cannabis for scientific research, potentially leading to new medical applications.
Veterans will gain access to information about medical cannabis clinical trials from their doctors, potentially improving their healthcare.
Facilitation of cannabis research by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9679
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9679.

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 2022-12-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased access to cannabis for scientific research, potentially leading to new medical applications.
  • Veterans will gain access to information about medical cannabis clinical trials from their doctors, potentially improving their healthcare.
  • Facilitation of cannabis research by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

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