Merkley Effort to Enable VA Providers to Discuss Medical Cannabis With Veterans Passes Key Hurdle
June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley successfully passed an amendment to the FY 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to protect veterans' ability to discuss with VA physicians the use of medical cannabis in states where it is legal.
"Veterans face too many roadblocks in getting the care they need and deserve. The VA system is tasked . . .
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley successfully passed an amendment to the FY 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to protect veterans' ability to discuss with VA physicians the use of medical cannabis in states where it is legal.
"Veterans face too many roadblocks in getting the care they need and deserve. The VA system is tasked . . .