An FDA psychedelic approval arrives within 9-12 months, unlocking bipartisan legislative movement.

When the US drug regulator officially approves a psychedelic medicine, it may give politicians on both sides of the aisle the cover they need to push related laws — especially around access for veterans. Right now, many lawmakers support psychedelic therapy privately but won't act without the FDA's seal of legitimacy. An approval could break that logjam.

The approval track is real and the politics finally align behind veterans. Once FDA signs, the caucus can act without electoral risk.