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25 GOP Lawmakers Condemn Cannabis Rescheduling in New Letter

Sen. James Lankford and Rep. Pete Sessions spearheaded the letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, saying rescheduling lacks “adequate science.”

US House Republicans Nix States’ Rights Cannabis Amendment, Focus on Blocking Rescheduling

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that aims to prevent the DOJ from using funds to reclassify cannabis while allowing it to interfere with state cannabis laws.

Farm Bill Amendment on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Leads CBT’s Top Stories in May

Cannabis rescheduling, Senators’ SAFER Banking stances, and Ohio localities with adult-use moratoriums were also among the most-read articles this month.

US Congressmen Press DEA Head to Explain Her Signature Absence on Cannabis Rescheduling Document

The agency’s administrator, Anne Milgram, did not personally approve the notice of proposed rulemaking to reclassify cannabis on May 16.

Federal Marijuana Rescheduling on the Horizon: A Big Step Forward But Not the Be-All-End-All

Rescheduling does not make cannabis legal throughout America and the U.S. territories; It makes cannabis a federally regulated medication—and many questions remain about the fate of the industry.

Cannabis Industry Reacts to Biden’s Rescheduling Announcement

The President’s May 16 announcement is being touted as an important and historic first step, but many industry constituents say there’s still a long way to go, with social justice at the heart of pushes for decriminalization. Here are reactions from cannabis business executives, industry organizations, lawyers and members of Congress.

White House Moves to Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Decision, Biden Says

The Department of Justice will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to reclassify cannabis in the Federal Register, which will be followed by a 60-day public comment period prior to the department potentially finalizing the rule.

Cannabis Rescheduling: Where Do We Go From Here?

The legal team at Vicente addressed the significance of the potential move to reschedule cannabis, detailing the ramifications for state-legal cannabis businesses and what could happen next, during a webinar. Here are 12 key takeaways from the event.

Blumenauer Unveils Legislative Blueprint, Additional Administrative Action Needed Following Rescheduling

Congressman Earl Blumenauer, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, demands Biden-Harris Administration use “every power available to them” to build on rescheduling.

Cannabis Rescheduling FAQ: What Now?

From potential timelines to 280E to SAFER Banking, legal experts explain the implications of the federal government reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous substance.

Former Deputy Attorney General James Cole Weighs in on Cannabis Rescheduling and What’s Next

Cole spoke on a media call organized by industry groups and said Congress must ‘act to create a unified regulatory environment that involves both the states and the federal government.’

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to deschedule marijuana by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

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