Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2018

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Bill Number

HR 5634

Introduced

Apr 26, 2018

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Topics

Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation Drug trafficking and controlled substances Health Health programs administration and funding Licensing and registrations Medical research Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2018

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish a new, separate registration process for manufacturers of cannabis for research.

The Drug Enforcement Administration must assess whether there is an adequate and uninterrupted supply of research cannabis and register additional manufacturers.

Actions

Sep 13, 2018

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 26, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 26, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 26, 2018

Introduced in House

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