Federal lawmakers are working once again to provide military veterans with hassle-free access to state medical marijuana programs.
The Senate Appropriations Committee recently approved an amendment aimed at giving physicians employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the freedom to recommend medical marijuana to their patients without incurring the wrath of Uncle Sam.
Although only a temporary solution to conflicting state and federal marijuana laws, the amendment to the 2017 Military Construction Appropriations bill, which was brought to the table by Senators Steve Daines and Jeff Merkley, would prevent federal funds from being used to drop the hammer on VA physicians who choose to discuss cannabis treatment with their patients. It would also prevent VA clinics from disqualifying veterans from receiving prescription drugs and other services for testing positive for marijuana. The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration. Read more…
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