# 117-hr-8540: Developing and Nationalizing Key Cannabis Research Act of 2022

117-hr-8540, Developing and Nationalizing Key Cannabis Research Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8540
- Congress: 117
- Title: Developing and Nationalizing Key Cannabis Research Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Introduced: 2022-07-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Developing and Nationalizing Key Cannabis Research Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand activities concerning cannabis research. The NIH must collaborate with specified agencies to develop a national cannabis research agenda. Among other topics, the agenda must address (1) the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, (2) how cannabis effects specified populations, and (3) other public safety considerations. Additionally, the NIH must designate centers of excellence in cannabis research at institutions of higher education to conduct interdisciplinary research about biomedical, behavioral, and social issues related to cannabis. The CDC must work with other agencies to collect population-wide data about cannabis use, including (1) demographic factors, (2) health outcomes, (3) product variety, and (4) other relevant health information.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH), 2022-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8540 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8540)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8540 (as of 2025-11-18).