Trump-Appointed Doug Collins To Lead VA: What’s Next For Cannabis and Psychedelics In Veterans’ Healthcare?
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Representative Doug Collins (R-GA) to lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The decision has sparked discussions about how the agency might handle medical cannabis issues, given his inconsistent track record on the issue, as reported Marijuana Moment.
Collins’ Record On Cannabis
During his time in Congress, Collins opposed efforts to expand access to medical cannabis for veterans. Between 2014 and 2016, he voted against three proposals that would have allowed VA doctors to recommend cannabis to their patients.
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Collins’ views began to shift in 2019. He supported the STATES Act, which would protect state marijuana programs from federal interference, and co-signed …