To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Directs VA to study cannabis and run clinical trials on health outcomes for veterans with chronic pain and PTSD.
In the House Veterans' Affairs Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 4 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Evidence about how treatments affect health outcomes can help inform care. This proposal would have the Department of Veterans Affairs study cannabis’s effects on veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, including through clinical trials.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Study cannabis effects on veterans
Would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study cannabis’s effects on certain health outcomes for veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, including through clinical trials.
The practical difference would be federal research focused on whether cannabis affects health outcomes for veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. That research could add evidence relevant to care for these veterans.
Written from the official record.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Correa with 4 original cosponsorsReferred to Veterans' Affairs
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 1, 2026VETERANS' AFFAIRS NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 4 daysNo hearing yet
- 4 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 4, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 4 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 1 member.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 1 member.
Rep. Correa’s record: sponsored 23 bills this Congress. 1 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Jack BergmanR-MI-1ORIGINAL
- Val T. HoyleD-OR-4ORIGINAL
- Seth MoultonD-MA-6ORIGINAL
- Dina TitusD-NV-1ORIGINAL
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