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Amendments · HAMDT 37
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 37
An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 119-167 to add language to the bill that would prevent any funding for the Veterans Affairs Administration that would interfere with any veteran from participating in a state approved medical marijuana program; deny any department services for any veteran participating in a state legalized program; and limit the ability of any interference of a VA provider from making recommendations to a state legalized program through recommendations, forms, or steps to complete compliance.
· LAST ACTION JUN 25
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
JUN 25
“On agreeing to the Joyce (OH) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment stops the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from using its budget to penalize veterans who use medical marijuana in states where it is legal. It ensures veterans don't lose their VA benefits for participating in state-approved programs and allows VA doctors to help patients with the necessary paperwork for those programs.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Protects VA Benefits
Ensures veterans do not lose access to government healthcare or services just because they participate in a state-legal medical marijuana program.
POINT 02
Doctor-Patient Communication
Allows VA doctors to discuss medical marijuana and help veterans complete the forms required by their state to participate in these programs.
POINT 03
Funding Restriction
Prevents the federal government from spending taxpayer money to block or interfere with state-level medical marijuana laws as they apply to veterans.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Ohio
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUN 25
On agreeing to the Joyce (OH) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
JUN 25
Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Joyce (OH). (consideration: CR H2955-2956; text: CR H2955)
JUN 25
House Amendment Offered
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 37
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusADOPTED
SubmittedJun 25, 2025
Last actionJun 25, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 37
An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 119-167 to add language to the bill that would prevent any funding for the Veterans Affairs Administration that would interfere with any veteran from participating in a state approved medical marijuana program; deny any department services for any veteran participating in a state legalized program; and limit the ability of any interference of a VA provider from making recommendations to a state legalized program through recommendations, forms, or steps to complete compliance.
· SUBMITTED JUN 25, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
456
