AOC Finds Unlikely Ally to Back Pentagon Psychedelic Studies

The firebrand New York Democrat and the conservative Texas congressman rarely find themselves on the same side of the table.

But Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) share support for expanding psychedelic research studies to active-duty military. The duo filed separate amendments on expanding psychedelics research to service members that earlier this month got attached to the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900). The amendments’ fate as the legislation moves to the Senate remains unclear, though some key senators have expressed interest.

“They are, I would argue, kind of collaborative amendments in a way,” ...