Congressman Takano is the Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee. In this leadership role, he has yet to call for a vote on any of the multiple bills that have been introduced to address veterans' issues in relationship to cannabis policy.
Holds office U.S. House District 41
H.R.3884 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019
"The VA is saying, 'We don't even want to investigate whether medical marijuana is valid," said Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside), another member of the House committee. "But veterans continue to suffer in large numbers and we should be exploring all the possible alternatives out there."
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-military-marijuana-stress-20180207-story.html
02/2018
"More than 90% of veterans support research into medical cannabis as an alternative to addictive opioids. The DOJ's announcement will discourage progress on a potentially safer way to manage veterans' post-traumatic stress and chronic pain. https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2017/11/02/poll-more-than-90-percent-of-vets-support-medical-marijuana-research/ ..."
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/lawmakers-react-sessions-anti-marijuana-move/
1/5/2018
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