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H.R. 2916, VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021 (CBO Report for Congress)

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Congress 117th
Date Requested Nov. 4, 2021
Requested By House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Date Sent Dec. 21, 2021
Description:
H.R. 2916 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research related to the use of medical cannabis to treat veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill also would authorize VA to carry out a long-term observational study of the research participants. Finally, the bill would require VA to report to the Congress on its plan to implement the requirement and provide annual updates for five years.

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