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Medical Cannabis Research for Veterans with Pain and PTSD

This act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct clinical trials on the effects of medical cannabis on veterans suffering from chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to assess how cannabis impacts their health, including pain reduction, sleep improvement, and reduced opioid use. Participation in these trials will not affect veterans' other benefits.
Key points
Veterans with chronic pain and PTSD may benefit from research into medical cannabis, potentially leading to new treatment options.
The trials will evaluate cannabis's effects on pain, sleep, mood, anxiety, and potential reduction in opioid and benzodiazepine use.
Participation in the trials is voluntary and will not impact veterans' eligibility for other benefits.
The research will include various cannabis strains to test their effectiveness with different active compound ratios.
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Print number: 117_S_1467
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2021-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1467.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with chronic pain and PTSD may benefit from research into medical cannabis, potentially leading to new treatment options.
  • The trials will evaluate cannabis's effects on pain, sleep, mood, anxiety, and potential reduction in opioid and benzodiazepine use.
  • Participation in the trials is voluntary and will not impact veterans' eligibility for other benefits.
  • The research will include various cannabis strains to test their effectiveness with different active compound ratios.
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 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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