Amendment that Protects Veterans Working in the Cannabis Industry is approved by the U.S. House

Rep. Katherine Clark’s amendment to prohibit veterans from being denied home loans because of their work in the cannabis industry will now go on to the Senate for approval.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The amendment prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from denying veterans their rights under the G.I. Bill to gain access to home loans.
• The VA has used cannabis industry affiliation as reason for denying home loan applications.
• The National Defense Authorization Act will now head to the Senate for consideration. If the bill is passed by the Senate, the act will go on to be signed by the president.

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