118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3584Veterans CARE Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced May 22, 2023
Last action Mar 21, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 22, 2023
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Referred
Jun 21, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system and diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
Mar 21, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2023
Introduced in House
May 22, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.