As Congress continues to work on a FY 2016 omnibus appropriations package, there are three policy riders regarding marijuana that could be included in the final bill. First, there is language in the draft Senate Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill that would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where it’s legal. Second, there is a provision in the draft Senate Financial Services Appropriations bill that would allow financial institutions to provide such services as checking accounts to recreational and medical marijuana companies in states where those products are legal. Lastly, there is language in the House-passed Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill that would continue to block the Department of Justice from using funds to interfere with medical marijuana businesses in states where it’s legal.
