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Veterans Equal Access Act
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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.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Sources: Congress.gov
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
NORML supports the ending of marijuana prohibition and the establishment of a legally regulated market for adults. Support S 1689 and HR 4815, the Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 Support HR 714, the Compassionate Access Act Support HR 975, the Respect States' Marijuana Laws Act Support S 1374/HR 2920, the CAREERS Act Support HR 1841, HR 1823/S 776, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Support HR 1820, the Veterans Equal Access Act Support HR 1952, the Better Drive Act Support HR 1810/SB 777, the Small Business Tax Equity Act Support HR 331, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act Support S. 3174, the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act Support S. 3032 and H.R. 6043,the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
NORML supports the ending of marijuana prohibition and the establishment of a legally regulated market for adults. Support S 1689 and HR 4815, the Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 Support HR 714, the Compassionate Access Act Support HR 975, the Respect States' Marijuana Laws Act Support S 1374/HR 2920, the CAREERS Act Support HR 1841, HR 1823/S 776, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Support HR 1820, the Veterans Equal Access Act Support HR 1952, the Better Drive Act Support HR 1810/SB 777, the Small Business Tax Equity Act Support HR 331, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act Support S. 3174, the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act Support S. 3032 and H.R. 6043,the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
PROTECT AND EXPAND PATIENTS - including Veterans - Access to Medical Cannabis Since 2014, Congress has restricted the U.S. Department of Justice from spending appropriated funds that interfere with a states implementation of its legal Cannabis programs. This language remains the law today following passage of FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act. Further, the House Appropriations Committee recently voted to include language protecting medical Cannabis programs from federal interference within the base text of the FY2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Congress commitment to maintain this longstanding policy comports with the April 2018 poll by Quinnipiac University that found 70% of Americans oppose federal government interference in states that have enacted Cannabis programs. Americans do not think the federal government should try to prohibit the sale and use of Cannabis in the states where it has been legalized. Protecting access to Cannabis as medicine may also be an option as the country looks to address the opioid epidemic. Studies published in Health Affairs found that use of prescription opioids decreased in states with legal medical medical programs. Research into the potential benefits of medical Cannabis as an alternative to opiods - and other medications - is particularly critical for Americas veterans who often lack effective treatments for their complicated, service-related injuries and illnesses. The passage of H.R. 5520 - the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 - in April 2018 authorized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to advance scientific and medical research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis usage by veterans with diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. This is a critical step toward offering broader choices for treatment to service members, but it is only a first step. We need to continue to support not only the research of, but also the access to, medical Cannabis for veterans in an effort to provide them with the best care that this country can provide. Endorsed Legislation: Continuation of the Joyce | Leahy Amendment in the Appropriations Process H.R. 331 - States Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act H.R. 2273 - Charlottes Web Medical Access Act of 2017 H.R. 2920/S.1374 - Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act of 2017 H.R. 1824/S. 780 - Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2017 H.R. 5220 - The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
2018 · second_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
NORML supports the ending of marijuana prohibition and the establishment of a legally regulated market for adults. Support S 1689 and HR 4815, the Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 Support HR 714, the Compassionate Access Act Support HR 975, the Respect States' Marijuana Laws Act Support S 1374/HR 2920, the CAREERS Act Support HR 1841, HR 1823/S 776, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Support HR 1820, the Veterans Equal Access Act Support HR 1952, the Better Drive Act Support HR 1810/SB 777, the Small Business Tax Equity Act Support HR 331, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act Support S. 3174, the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act Support S. 3032 and H.R. 6043,the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 975 - Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 H.R. 1227 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 1824/S. 780 - Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2017 H.R. 2920/S.1374 - Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act of 2017 Continuation of the Joyce | Leahy Amendment in the Appropriations Process H.R. 331 - States Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act H.R. 2273 - Charlottes Web Medical Access Act of 2017 H.R. 2920/S.1374 - Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act of 2017 H.R. 1824/S. 780 - Responsibly Addressing the Marij
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
H.R. 975 - Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 H.R. 1227 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 1824/S. 780 - Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2017 H.R. 2920/S.1374 - Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act of 2017 Continuation of the Joyce | Leahy Amendment in the Appropriations Process H.R. 331 - States Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act H.R. 2273 - Charlottes Web Medical Access Act of 2017 H.R. 2920/S.1374 - Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act of 2017 H.R. 1824/S. 780 - Responsibly Addressing the Marij
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Banking
H.R. 975 - Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 H.R. 1227 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 1824/S. 780 - Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2017 H.R. 2920/S.1374 - Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act of 2017 Continuation of the Joyce | Leahy Amendment in the Appropriations Process H.R. 331 - States Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act H.R. 2273 - Charlottes Web Medical Access Act of 2017 H.R. 2920/S.1374 - Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act of 2017 H.R. 1824/S. 780 - Responsibly Addressing the Marij
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
NORML supports the ending of marijuana prohibition and the establishment of a legally regulated market for adults. Support S 1689 and HR 4815, the Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 Support HR 714, the Compassionate Access Act Support HR 975, the Respect States' Marijuana Laws Act Support S 1374/HR 2920, the CAREERS Act Support HR 1841, HR 1823/S 776, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Support HR 1820, the Veterans Equal Access Act Support HR 1952, the Better Drive Act Support HR 1810/SB 777, the Small Business Tax Equity Act Support HR 331, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
NORML supports the ending of marijuana prohibition and the establishment of a legally regulated market for adults. Support HR 1227, the Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017 Support HR 714, the Compassionate Access Act Support HR 975, the Respect States' Marijuana Laws Act Support S 1374/HR 2920, the CAREERS Act Support HR 1841, HR 1823/S 776, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Support HR 1820, the Veterans Equal Access Act Support HR 1952, the Better Drive Act Support HR 1810/SB 777, the Small Business Tax Equity Act Support HR 331, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
NORML supports the ending of marijuana prohibition and the establishment of a legally regulated market for adults. Support HR 1227, the Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017 Support HR 714, the Compassionate Access Act Support HR 975, the Respect States' Marijuana Laws Act Support S 1374/HR 2920, the CAREERS Act Support HR 1841, HR 1823/S 776, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Support HR 1820, the Veterans Equal Access Act Support HR 1952, the Better Drive Act Support HR 1810/SB 777, the Small Business Tax Equity Act Support HR 331, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
NORML supports the ending of marijuana prohibition and the establishment of a legally regulated market for adults. Support HR 1227, the Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017 Support HR 714, the Compassionate Access Act Support HR 975, the Respect States' Marijuana Laws Act Support S 1374/HR 2920, the CAREERS Act Support HR 1841, HR 1823/S 776, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Support HR 1820, the Veterans Equal Access Act Support HR 1952, the Better Drive Act Support HR 1810/SB 777, the Small Business Tax Equity Act Support HR 331, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
NORML supports the ending of marijuana prohibition and the establishment of a legally regulated market for adults. Support HR 1227, the Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017 Support HR 714, the Compassionate Access Act Support HR 975, the Respect States' Marijuana Laws Act Support S 1374/HR 2920, the CAREERS Act Support HR 1841, HR 1823/S 776, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Support HR 1820, the Veterans Equal Access Act Support HR 1952, the Better Drive Act Support HR 1810/SB 777, the Small Business Tax Equity Act Support HR 331, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Veterans
advocated support for H.R. 1820 - Veterans Equal Access Act of 2017 (allows VA physicians to participate in state legal medical marijuana programs).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Charlie Crist | Democratic | FL |
| Dana Rohrabacher | Republican | CA |
| David P. Joyce | Republican | OH |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Ed Perlmutter | Democratic | CO |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| J. Luis Correa | Democratic | CA |
| Jacky Rosen | Democratic | NV |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| John A. Yarmuth | Democratic | KY |
| Justin Amash | Libertarian | MI |
| Matt Gaetz | Republican | FL |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Ryan A. Costello | Republican | PA |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | Republican | VA |
| Thomas Massie | Republican | KY |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | CA |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE