H.R.966

Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

Introduced·2/4/25

Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act prohibits VA from denying benefits to veterans for participating in state-approved marijuana programs.

The Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act ensures that the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot deny benefits to veterans who participate in state-approved marijuana programs. It mandates that VA physicians discuss marijuana use with veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, while also recording such use in the veteran's medical records. The Act also allows VA physicians to provide recommendations to veterans regarding participation in state-approved marijuana programs.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

2
1
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 6, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Feb 4, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.