Veterans Equal Access Act

The Veterans Equal Access Act would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to permit its health care providers to offer recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs. Currently, VA providers face restrictions on discussing or endorsing state-authorized cannabis use. If enacted, this bill would enable VA doctors to complete forms documenting such recommendations, potentially helping veterans access treatments their states have legalized.

The bill is currently under consideration in the House Subcommittee on Health, having been introduced in February 2025. If passed, it could affect how VA medical staff interact with veterans seeking alternative treatment options in states where marijuana is legal. The practical impact would depend on how VA regulations are updated to implement the change and how individual states structure their marijuana programs.