Republican Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the States Reform Act, a comprehensive bill that repeals the federal prohibition of marijuana, expunges federal non-violent marijuana crimes, promotes local ownership in the emerging regulated indu…
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House Veterans Affairs Committee To Consider Marijuana Research Bill
The House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) will conduct a legislative hearing on Wednesday, October 13th, which will include consideration of the bipartisan VA Cannabis Research Act of 2021, HR 2916.
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Press Release: Key Congressional Committee Advances Bill To Repeal Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Members of the House Judiciary Committee just advanced the HR 3617: The Marijuana, Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2021. The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana by removing it from the Controlled Subs…
Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee
For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee.
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California: Governor Signs Measure into Law Allowing Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals
“This is a simple, yet critical, move that will provide relief, compassion and dignity to terminally-ill Californians.”
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Mississippi: Lawmakers Request Special Session to Address Medical Marijuana Access
If the Governor agrees to convene a special session, it would likely begin on Friday October 1.
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Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers
Certain government positions would be excluded from the protections under this law.
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Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House
The MORE Act, which repeals federal marijuana criminalization, is set to be voted on by members of the powerful House Judiciary Committee NEXT WEEK.
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Next Week: House Judiciary Committee to Advance Historic MORE Act
Members of the House Judiciary Committee have scheduled a hearing next week to mark up HR 3617: The Marijuana, Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2021. The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana — thereby e…
House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the Must-Pass NDAA
NORML Supports Swift Enactment; Stresses Need for Further Federal Reforms Washington, DC: The NDAA funding…
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