Cannabis gets nothing from Congress as the session draws to a close
Last chance becomes no chance as omnibus spending package moves forward without cannabis banking regulations As the 117th Congress winds up its business this week, advocates for ca
What the future of state cannabis legislation looks like with the new Congress
Around the 118th Congress and what it can and cannot achieve in the next two years. With the House of Representatives now controlled by Republicans and the Senate and Executive Bra
Congress passes landmark cannabis research bill
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved landmark legislation to expand medical marijuana research, marking the first time both houses of Congress have passed a standalone cannabis la
Congress finally sends the marijuana research bill to Biden’s desk
After a seven-month delay caused by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), the Cannabidiol and Marijuana Research Expansion Act has finally been sent to President Joe Biden’s desk for s
Congress Supposedly Very Close To Passing Marijuana Banking & Expungement Bill, Says Schumer
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has made it clear that cannabis is a topic that’s been avidly discussed by Congress. He says that soon there will be a bill addressing topics
Congress may move on legalization after the election
Sen. Chuck Schumer told voters Sunday that Congress will move on cannabis legalization, but only after the mid-term elections during Congress’ so-called lame-duck session. Sen. S
Congress under pressure: Colorado officials push for cannabis banking reform
Through Jelena Martinovic With the close of Congress just around the corner, marijuana advocates, advocacy groups and lawmakers continue to push for a change in marijuana banking p
Congress’ new SHIP bill would allow small producers to ship weed directly to consumers. Damn yes!
Talk about standing up for the little guy. Yesterday, September 14, Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced new federal legislation with a clear focu
New bipartisan law in Congress seeks to erase federal marijuana records
Through Maureen Meihan Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation that would create a mechanism for eradicating mari
Congress: Two new bills would pressure DEA to give patients access to psychedelics and weed
Through Laura Goldstein On July 20, bipartisan lawmakers from both houses of Congress circulated accompanying legislation clarifying that federal Right to Hear (RTT) laws grant ter
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally making its debut in Congress. Here’s what it would do
The recent federal legalization bill (CAOA) would remove cannabis from the controlled substances list and eliminate all marijuana offenses — but will the Democrats get it through
Can Biden Legalize Cannabis Without Congress? – Cannabis News, Lifestyle
Can US President Joe Biden Legalize Cannabis Without Congressional Approval? Technically no. The US Constitution doesn’t allow it. On the other hand, prohibiting cannabis is
Bipartisan lawmakers express public dissatisfaction with Congress’ inaction on marijuana reform
Through Johanna Skopl The co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus issued a joint statement criticizing the inaction of the House Rules Committee, which opposed changes to th
This senator says Congress needs to catch up with Americans and is pushing for legislation to reform cannabis banking
Through Jelena Martinovic Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), a house sponsor of a bipartisan marijuana-banking reform bill, last week filed an amendment to the National Defense Authorizati
US Congress pushes for marijuana protections for athletes in new spending bills
Through Jelena Martinovic Cannabis has never been more accessible. With its popularity skyrocketing, many professional athletes have spoken openly about their use of marijuana. Meg
SAFE Banking has a “perfect opportunity” to pass Congress soon, says legalization leader
Earler today Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Oregon), one of the leading proponents of legalizing marijuana in Congress, said cannabis banking reform could be passed in months, if not weeks.
Congress Passes CBD and Marijuana Research Expansion Act
Tens of millions of medical patients who could benefit from the new FDA-approved prescription-strength CBD received the tiniest break from Congress on Monday. The U.S. House of Rep
DC Council Chairman tears up Congress over upholding ban on weed sales
A top Washington, DC lawmaker is unhappy with Capitol Hill after top members of Congress last week decided to lift a ban on recreational cannabis sales in the nation’s capita
The majority of Americans want Congress to crack down on cannabis banking
According to data collected in a national poll released March 8, conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by the American Bankers Association, a majority of Americans want Con
Democrats in Congress vote to keep ban on cannabis sales in Washington, DC |
Congressional Democrats voted this week to uphold a ban on cannabis sales in Washington, DC, despite earlier suggestions that they were ready to lift the ban and allow legal sales.