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Sen. Murray Cosponsors Bill to Provide Access to Banking Services for Legal Marijuana Businesses

Press Release

Date: July 10, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Finance and Banking Marijuana

Today, a bipartisan group of Senators -- Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2015, legislation to ensure that legal marijuana businesses can access banking services.

"Small, legal businesses should not be turned away from banking services because of fear of unjustified federal prosecution, and this legislation will ensure that they have access to the same services as other small businesses and can continue to grow and succeed," said Senator Murray. "I am proud to be a voice for Washington state and support this legislation to provide much-needed clarity and security for our banks, credit unions, and businesses."


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