Rep. Dave Joyce introduces bill to let VA prescribe medical marijuana
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WASHINGTON, D. C. - Bainbridge Township Republican Rep. Dave Joyce on Thursday joined fellow Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs in introducing a bill to lift a federal ban on doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from discussing, recommending or prescribing medical marijuana in states where it’s legal.
Because marijuana remains a Schedule 1 controlled substance under federal law, VA doctors aren’t allowed to discuss it with their patients or prescribe it, Joyce’s office said.
The legislation Joyce is co-sponsoring with California Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee and Hawaii Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz would also create a five-year safe harbor protection for both veterans who use medical marijuana and their doctors.
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