House Bill 1647
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Veterans Equal Access Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1647
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Veterans Equal Access Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to (1) provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs, and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.
March 8, 2019
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03/12/2020
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
03/12/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/20/2019
Committee Hearings Held.
04/30/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
04/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:23 PM