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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2026 · third_quarter · Veterans
VETERANS CANNABIS USE FOR SAFE HEALING ACT - H.R. 966 - to prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. VETERANS EQUAL ACCESS ACT - H.R. 1384 - requiring the VA to authorize its physicians to complete forms for veterans, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing out of pocket costs for veterans.
Client expense: Not reported · 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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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Veterans
VETERANS CANNABIS USE FOR SAFE HEALING ACT - H.R. 966 - to prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. VETERANS EQUAL ACCESS ACT - H.R. 1384 - requiring the VA to authorize its physicians to complete forms for veterans, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing out of pocket costs for veterans.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Veterans
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act (HR 966): Issues related to the denial of VA benefits to veterans enrolled in state-approved medical cannabis programs and requiring VA providers to discuss and document cannabis use and adjust treatment. Veterans Equal Access Act (HR 1384): Issues related to the authorization of the VA to offer veterans recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's respective cannabis programs. Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025 (HR 2623): Issues related to the designation of at least five VA medical facilities as Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act (HR 966): Issues related to the denial of VA benefits to veterans enrolled in state-approved medical cannabis programs and requiring VA providers to discuss and document cannabis use and adjust treatment. Veterans Equal Access Act (HR 1384): Issues related to the authorization of the VA to offer veterans recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's respective cannabis programs. Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025 (HR 2623): Issues related to the designation of at least five VA medical facilities as Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Veterans
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act (HR 966): Issues related to the denial of VA benefits to veterans enrolled in state-approved medical cannabis programs and requiring VA providers to discuss and document cannabis use and adjust treatment. Veterans Equal Access Act (HR 1384): Issues related to the authorization of the VA to offer veterans recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's respective cannabis programs. Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025 (HR 2623): Issues related to the designation of at least five VA medical facilities as Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Val T. Hoyle | Democratic | OR |