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Federal Cannabis Legalization

2 US House Reps Introduce Bill to Allow White House Drug Adviser to Publicly Back Cannabis Legalization

Congresswomen Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar’s legislative proposal would also allow the White House to sponsor and fund cannabis research.

April 29, 2025

Federal Cannabis Legalization

US House Reps File Bill to Legalize Cannabis, Deliver 280E Relief, Permit Interstate Commerce

Three bipartisan U.S. lawmakers reintroduced the STATES Act to federally deschedule cannabis and end 85-plus years of prohibition.

April 21, 2025

Federal Cannabis Legalization

US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lay Groundwork for Federal Cannabis Legalization

GOP Rep. Dave Joyce and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries teamed up on the PREPARE Act to create a regulatory structure for cannabis.

April 21, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

7 US House Republicans File Bill to Prevent 280E Tax Relief for Cannabis Businesses

The legislation, sponsored by Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington, is similar to a bill recently offered by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb.

February 24, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

US Congressman’s Bill Would Provide Veterans Access to Cannabis From VA Doctors

Florida Republican Brian Mast reintroduced the Veterans Equal Access Act to allow government health care providers to recommend medical cannabis.

February 20, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

2 US Senators Work With Prohibitionists to Stop 280E Relief Under Cannabis Rescheduling

Sens. James Lankford and Pete Ricketts worked with Smart Approaches to Marijuana on legislation to block potential tax relief under Schedule III.

February 10, 2025

SAFE Banking Act

Senate Debanking Hearing Won’t Include Cannabis Witnesses; Federal Reform Unlikely This Congress

After former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sat on the SAFER Banking Act for 15 months, reform remains slim under a new Republican majority.

January 30, 2025

Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

US Senator Proposes to Federally Regulate Hemp Products, Not Prohibit

Sen. Ron Wyden introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act to ‘clean up’ the hemp market and keep products out of kids’ hands.

September 26, 2024

Cannabis Industry Research

Medical Marijuana Act Signed by Biden Would Hinder Research Under Rescheduling

The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act’s requirements would remain under Schedule III, a congressional researcher says.

September 20, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

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.

July 10, 2024

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

UPDATE: US House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The MORE Act aims to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, provide expungements, and reinvest in those adversely impacted by the drug war.

June 28, 2024

Ohio

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.

May 30, 2024