Congressman Correa Applauds Passage Of His Veterans' Cannabis Research Act

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Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement about the passage of two of his bills by the House Veterans Affairs Committee, including H.R.712 - VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019.

Rep. Correa said, "After years of work, our veterans' bill, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, was passed by the House Veterans Affairs Committee and is on its way to the Floor. Our nation's veterans have been calling for alternatives to opioids for decades. Cannabis has the potential to be that alternative.

"My bill puts the needs of our veterans first and ensures the Department of Veterans Affairs takes cannabis seriously and conducts vital medical research. Many studies from around the world show cannabis's effectiveness for treating PTSD and chronic pain. It's time we did the research and got our vets the medications they need. We owe it to every veteran to never stop looking for ways to treat their scars."

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