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Research on Medical Cannabis for Veterans with Pain and PTSD

This act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct studies and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on the health of veterans suffering from chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to assess if cannabis can be an effective treatment, and to examine its impact on the use of other medications and overall quality of life for veterans. Participation in these studies will not affect other veteran benefits.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will conduct a large-scale study on the effects of cannabis on veterans with chronic pain and PTSD.
If the study results are positive, clinical trials with various forms of cannabis will be carried out.
The research will evaluate cannabis's impact on pain, PTSD, opioid use, sleep quality, and overall veteran well-being.
Participation in the studies is voluntary and will not affect veterans' eligibility for other benefits.
All study data will be anonymized and preserved for future research.
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Print number: 118_HR_1003
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Process start date: 2023-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1003.

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 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will conduct a large-scale study on the effects of cannabis on veterans with chronic pain and PTSD.
  • If the study results are positive, clinical trials with various forms of cannabis will be carried out.
  • The research will evaluate cannabis's impact on pain, PTSD, opioid use, sleep quality, and overall veteran well-being.
  • Participation in the studies is voluntary and will not affect veterans' eligibility for other benefits.
  • All study data will be anonymized and preserved for future research.
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. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46].

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 2025-12-24.

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