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VA Committee Recommends Medical Cannabis Research Bill to House
On Thursday, the House Veterans Affairs Committee recommended a medical cannabis research bill that would provide scientific guidance to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Recreational Cannabis Law in Washington, D.C. May Soon Be Operational
Although voters passed cannabis legalization in Washington, D.C. back in 2014, the Harris Rider has prevented the law from being implemented.
U.S. House Approves SAFE Banking Act as Part of Military Spending Bill in Historic Vote
The SAFE Banking Act changes everything for cannabis business in the United States.
Congress to Vote on Protecting State Cannabis Programs
Congress is planning a vote to decide on a proposal to protect currently existing cannabis programs across the country.
Congressman Speaks Out for Sha’Carri Richardson
Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen spoke out against the ban of Sha'Carri Richardson, saying marijuana only is performance-enhancing for hot dog eating contests.
Republican Lawmakers Want Biden to Reclassify Cannabis
Republican Congressional representatives want Joe Biden to keep the promises he made on the campaign trail and reclassify cannabis.
The MORE Act of 2021 Introduced In Congress
Lawmakers have introduced the MORE Act of 2021 in another push to reform cannabis law.
GOP Lawmakers File Comprehensive Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
A bill in favor of federal marijuana decriminalization was filed this week by two GOP lawmakers.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Marijuana Data Collection Act To Congress
The Marijuana Data Collection Act would require the federal government to study the effects of legal cannabis programs.
Congressional Leaders Call For Prohibition Of Federal Interference Of State-Legal Cannabis
44 members of Congress have signed a letter calling for the prohibition of federal interference of legal cannabis.
