Statement: Veterans Cannabis Project Applauds Representatives Mast & Blumenauer for Introducing Access Bill

Washington, D.C. — In response to the introduction of the Veterans Equal Access Act by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Veterans Cannabis Project Executive Director Stephen Jones issued the following statement:

“We’re pleased to see Representatives Mast and Blumenauer introduce the Veterans Equal Access Act again in Congress and are encouraged by their continued dedication on behalf of our veterans.

“Most veterans live in states where medical marijuana is now legal, but their doctors at the VA are hamstrung by outdated federal policy when it comes to even simple things like making program recommendations or filling out forms. This bipartisan bill is a step in the right direction toward closing that care gap. The healing, recovery, and reintegration process is already hard enough for our service members, and we owe it to them to cut through the red tape when it comes to getting the help they need.”