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Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "We must end the federal prohibition on marijuana, make criminal justice reforms, and ensure equity for communities--especially those of color--impacted by the War on Drugs. This is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses Rep. Jake Auchincloss, ...
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I had a great meeting yesterday with @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and leading marijuana justice groups from across the country to strategize about working together to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and repair the damage done to communities by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Feinstein, Grassley, Schatz Introduce Bill to Expand Cannabidiol, Marijuana Research Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people, and particularly people of color. Ending the federal marijuana prohibition is necessary to right the wrongs of this failed war. I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 4, 2021 Clark Celebrates Passage of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act Rep. Katherine Clark
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We must end the federal prohibition on marijuana and the draconian marijuana laws that have contributed to racial inequality I will keep fighting for Senate action and work with President-elect Biden to advance criminal justice reform and undo the harms done by the War on Drugs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2020 Feinstein, Grassley, Schatz Bill to Expand Cannabidiol, Marijuana Research Passes Senate Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Dec. 16, 2020 Grassley, Feinstein, Schatz Bill to Expand Cannabidiol, Marijuana Research Passes Senate Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 14, 2020 Congressman Cohen Votes for the MORE Act Rep. Steve Cohen
Dec. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud the House took a historic step to pass the MORE Act. This would finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana and advance criminal justice reform. I'll keep fighting for Senate action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The burden of marijuana enforcement doesn't fall equally: A 2018 NYT report shows Latinos were arrested on low-level marijuana charges at 5x the rate of white people. Thousands of Americans shouldn't have their record marred for something most don't believe should be a crime." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2020 Dingell Medical Marijuana Research Legislation Passes House Rep. Debbie Dingell
Dec. 9, 2020 Griffith-Backed Medical Marijuana Research Act Passes House Rep. Howard Griffith
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When I introduced the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, I was the highest ranking Democrat in the country to call for an end to the federal prohibition on marijuana I'm proud the House voted to end it and advance criminal justice reform I'll keep fighting for Senate action" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud the House took a historic step yesterday to pass the MORE Act. This would finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana and advance criminal justice reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Carbajal Votes to Reform Federal Marijuana Policy, Expunge Non-violent Convictions Rep. Salud Carbajal
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Bill on Cannabis Reform Rep. Ted Lieu
Dec. 4, 2020 Womack Statement on House Democrat Marijuana Bill Rep. Steve Womack
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Pressley Statement on the House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Decriminalization & Veterans Cannabis Research Amendment Rep. Lou Correa
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 4, 2020 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of MORE Act to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Omar Statement on House Passage of Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Records Nationwide Rep. Ilhan Omar
Dec. 4, 2020 Palmer Criticizes Pelosi for Prioritizing Marijuana as Americans Struggle Rep. Gary Palmer
Dec. 4, 2020 Bishop Supports More Act Rep. Sanford Bishop
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed the MORE Act which would, decriminalize marijuana, expunge non-violent federal marijuana convictions, and more. 47 states have reformed their laws regarding marijuana possession and usage. It's time the federal government joined them." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2020 Amodei Votes Against the More Act Rep. Mark Amodei
Dec. 4, 2020 Blunt Rochester Votes to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Dec. 4, 2020 Wyden Applauds House Passage of Cannabis Legalization Legislation Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 4, 2020 Dingell Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Debbie Dingell
Dec. 4, 2020 Kustoff Votes Against Legalizing Marijuana on Federal Level Rep. David Kustoff
Dec. 4, 2020 Joyce Issues Statement on The MORE Act Rep. Dave Joyce
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Draconian marijuana laws contribute to racial inequality. By passing the MORE Act: The House just took a historic step towards finally ending the federal prohibition on marijuana, advancing criminal justice reform, and helping level the economic playing field." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement in Support of H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Statement on the MORE Act Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Dec. 4, 2020 House Passes Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Federal Convictions Rep. Suzan DelBene
Dec. 4, 2020 Congressman Gomez Votes to Pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (more) Act Rep. Jimmy Gomez
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Voters in four more states just voted to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana. It's past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and work to undo the harms done by the War on Drugs, particularly in Black and brown communities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Defazio Introduce Legislation to Ensure Equal Access to Disaster Relief for Cannabis Businesses Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "There are far too many racial disparities in our criminal justice system. We must keep fighting for change. If Democrats retake the Senate, I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo harms of the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""I am fervently committed to getting this done." That's what I told @Leafly . Check out my interview with them on why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act to end federal prohibition and address much-needed criminal justice reforms." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The time has come to decriminalize marijuana in this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he will never bring any marijuana bill to the floor of the Senate. Here's what I told @Leafly : If Democrats retake the majority in the Senate, I am going to do everything I can to put the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act on the floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "What I told @Leafly about why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act: It ends federal prohibition. It addresses much-needed criminal justice reforms. It provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act in the Senate. Heavy check mark It ends federal prohibition. Heavy check mark It addresses much-needed criminal justice reforms. Heavy check mark It provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""I am fervently committed to getting this done." That's what I told @Leafly . Check out my interview with them on why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2020 Gov. Wolf and Lt. Gov. Fetterman Renew Call for Legislature to Take up Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis to Help with COVID Recovery, Restorative Justice Sen. John Fetterman, ...
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senate must vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level I've been fighting in the Senate for Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act I introduced to end the federal prohibition, make criminal justice reform, & provide opportunities for minority- and women-owned small biz" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 25, 2020 Slotkin Holds Women Veterans Town Hall Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Aug. 17, 2020 Marijuana Impairs Workers, Endangers Workplaces Sen. Pete Ricketts
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi is still holding up this entire package over bizarre unrelated things like carveouts for the marijuana industry. She even claimed to the press that pot is a proven COVID-19 therapy! I hope she's shared this breakthrough with Dr. Fauci. Can we get serious yet?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley Press Feds to Improve Hemp Farming Rules Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 9, 2020 LaMalfa Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Eradicate Illegal Marijuana Grows on Public Lands Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Democrats' supposed coronavirus bill includes taxpayer-funded studies to measure "diversity and inclusion" in the cannabis industry. It's a parade of absurdities that can hardly be taken seriously." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "This week Speaker Pelosi published an 1,800-page catalog of left-wing oddities & called it a coronavirus relief bill. It proposes tax hikes on small business, giveaways to blue-state millionaires, checks for illegal immigrants, and diversity detectives for the cannabis industry." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats' huge new bill would cut taxes for blue-state millionaires, send government checks to illegal immigrants, and -- wait for it -- mandate two separate taxpayer-funded studies of diversity in the cannabis industry. This is their effort at coronavirus relief?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 8, 2020 Cannabis Policy Advocates Urge Congress to Include Banking Reform in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 3, 2020 Norton Says Repealing Rider Barring D.C. from Commercializing Recreational Marijuana Would Increase Tax Revenue in Time of Great Need Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 12, 2020 Steube Proposal to Ensure Veterans Have Access to State-Approved Medical Marijuana Programs Passes House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
March 10, 2020 Rep. Correa's Veterans Cannabis Research Act To Go Before Veterans' Affairs Committee. Rep. Lou Correa
Feb. 7, 2020 Congressman Panetta Cosponsors More Act to Decriminalize Marijuana on The Federal Level Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 7, 2020 Warner & Kaine Applaud Announcement of 84 Counties and Cities in Va. Now Eligible for Hemp Crop Insurance Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Norton Speaks at Grand Opening for Capital City Care Medical Marijuana Rep. Eleanor Norton
Jan. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. Bruce Summers, Admin. of the Agricultural Marketing Service - Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt And Rep. Joe Courtney Lead Connecticut Congressional Delegation To Urge Changes On USDA's Hemp Production Rules Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - House Sponsors of SAFE Banking Act Send Letter Urging Partnership, Progress in Senate Rep. Warren Davidson, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Health of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Pallone Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Cannabis for the New Decade Rep. Frank Pallone
Date Title Politician
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "We must end the federal prohibition on marijuana, make criminal justice reforms, and ensure equity for communities--especially those of color--impacted by the War on Drugs. This is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses Rep.Jake Auchincloss, ...
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I had a great meeting yesterday with @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and leading marijuana justice groups from across the country to strategize about working together to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and repair the damage done to communities by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Feinstein, Grassley, Schatz Introduce Bill to Expand Cannabidiol, Marijuana Research Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people, and particularly people of color. Ending the federal marijuana prohibition is necessary to right the wrongs of this failed war. I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 4, 2021 Clark Celebrates Passage of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act Rep.Katherine Clark
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We must end the federal prohibition on marijuana and the draconian marijuana laws that have contributed to racial inequality I will keep fighting for Senate action and work with President-elect Biden to advance criminal justice reform and undo the harms done by the War on Drugs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2020 Feinstein, Grassley, Schatz Bill to Expand Cannabidiol, Marijuana Research Passes Senate Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
Dec. 16, 2020 Grassley, Feinstein, Schatz Bill to Expand Cannabidiol, Marijuana Research Passes Senate Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 14, 2020 Congressman Cohen Votes for the MORE Act Rep.Steve Cohen
Dec. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud the House took a historic step to pass the MORE Act. This would finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana and advance criminal justice reform. I'll keep fighting for Senate action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The burden of marijuana enforcement doesn't fall equally: A 2018 NYT report shows Latinos were arrested on low-level marijuana charges at 5x the rate of white people. Thousands of Americans shouldn't have their record marred for something most don't believe should be a crime." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2020 Dingell Medical Marijuana Research Legislation Passes House Rep.Debbie Dingell
Dec. 9, 2020 Griffith-Backed Medical Marijuana Research Act Passes House Rep.Howard Griffith
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When I introduced the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, I was the highest ranking Democrat in the country to call for an end to the federal prohibition on marijuana I'm proud the House voted to end it and advance criminal justice reform I'll keep fighting for Senate action" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud the House took a historic step yesterday to pass the MORE Act. This would finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana and advance criminal justice reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Carbajal Votes to Reform Federal Marijuana Policy, Expunge Non-violent Convictions Rep.Salud Carbajal
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Bill on Cannabis Reform Rep.Ted Lieu
Dec. 4, 2020 Womack Statement on House Democrat Marijuana Bill Rep.Steve Womack
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Pressley Statement on the House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Decriminalization & Veterans Cannabis Research Amendment Rep.Lou Correa
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 4, 2020 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of MORE Act to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Omar Statement on House Passage of Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Records Nationwide Rep.Ilhan Omar
Dec. 4, 2020 Palmer Criticizes Pelosi for Prioritizing Marijuana as Americans Struggle Rep.Gary Palmer
Dec. 4, 2020 Bishop Supports More Act Rep.Sanford Bishop
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed the MORE Act which would, decriminalize marijuana, expunge non-violent federal marijuana convictions, and more. 47 states have reformed their laws regarding marijuana possession and usage. It's time the federal government joined them." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2020 Amodei Votes Against the More Act Rep.Mark Amodei
Dec. 4, 2020 Blunt Rochester Votes to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
Dec. 4, 2020 Wyden Applauds House Passage of Cannabis Legalization Legislation Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 4, 2020 Dingell Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Debbie Dingell
Dec. 4, 2020 Kustoff Votes Against Legalizing Marijuana on Federal Level Rep.David Kustoff
Dec. 4, 2020 Joyce Issues Statement on The MORE Act Rep.Dave Joyce
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Draconian marijuana laws contribute to racial inequality. By passing the MORE Act: The House just took a historic step towards finally ending the federal prohibition on marijuana, advancing criminal justice reform, and helping level the economic playing field." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement in Support of H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Statement on the MORE Act Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Dec. 4, 2020 House Passes Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Federal Convictions Rep.Suzan DelBene
Dec. 4, 2020 Congressman Gomez Votes to Pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (more) Act Rep.Jimmy Gomez
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Voters in four more states just voted to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana. It's past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and work to undo the harms done by the War on Drugs, particularly in Black and brown communities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Defazio Introduce Legislation to Ensure Equal Access to Disaster Relief for Cannabis Businesses Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "There are far too many racial disparities in our criminal justice system. We must keep fighting for change. If Democrats retake the Senate, I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo harms of the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""I am fervently committed to getting this done." That's what I told @Leafly . Check out my interview with them on why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act to end federal prohibition and address much-needed criminal justice reforms." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The time has come to decriminalize marijuana in this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he will never bring any marijuana bill to the floor of the Senate. Here's what I told @Leafly : If Democrats retake the majority in the Senate, I am going to do everything I can to put the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act on the floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "What I told @Leafly about why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act: It ends federal prohibition. It addresses much-needed criminal justice reforms. It provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act in the Senate. Heavy check mark It ends federal prohibition. Heavy check mark It addresses much-needed criminal justice reforms. Heavy check mark It provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""I am fervently committed to getting this done." That's what I told @Leafly . Check out my interview with them on why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2020 Gov. Wolf and Lt. Gov. Fetterman Renew Call for Legislature to Take up Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis to Help with COVID Recovery, Restorative Justice Sen.John Fetterman, ...
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senate must vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level I've been fighting in the Senate for Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act I introduced to end the federal prohibition, make criminal justice reform, & provide opportunities for minority- and women-owned small biz" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 25, 2020 Slotkin Holds Women Veterans Town Hall Sen.Elissa Slotkin
Aug. 17, 2020 Marijuana Impairs Workers, Endangers Workplaces Sen.Pete Ricketts
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi is still holding up this entire package over bizarre unrelated things like carveouts for the marijuana industry. She even claimed to the press that pot is a proven COVID-19 therapy! I hope she's shared this breakthrough with Dr. Fauci. Can we get serious yet?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley Press Feds to Improve Hemp Farming Rules Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 9, 2020 LaMalfa Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Eradicate Illegal Marijuana Grows on Public Lands Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Democrats' supposed coronavirus bill includes taxpayer-funded studies to measure "diversity and inclusion" in the cannabis industry. It's a parade of absurdities that can hardly be taken seriously." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "This week Speaker Pelosi published an 1,800-page catalog of left-wing oddities & called it a coronavirus relief bill. It proposes tax hikes on small business, giveaways to blue-state millionaires, checks for illegal immigrants, and diversity detectives for the cannabis industry." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats' huge new bill would cut taxes for blue-state millionaires, send government checks to illegal immigrants, and -- wait for it -- mandate two separate taxpayer-funded studies of diversity in the cannabis industry. This is their effort at coronavirus relief?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 8, 2020 Cannabis Policy Advocates Urge Congress to Include Banking Reform in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 3, 2020 Norton Says Repealing Rider Barring D.C. from Commercializing Recreational Marijuana Would Increase Tax Revenue in Time of Great Need Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 12, 2020 Steube Proposal to Ensure Veterans Have Access to State-Approved Medical Marijuana Programs Passes House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
March 10, 2020 Rep. Correa's Veterans Cannabis Research Act To Go Before Veterans' Affairs Committee. Rep.Lou Correa
Feb. 7, 2020 Congressman Panetta Cosponsors More Act to Decriminalize Marijuana on The Federal Level Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 7, 2020 Warner & Kaine Applaud Announcement of 84 Counties and Cities in Va. Now Eligible for Hemp Crop Insurance Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Norton Speaks at Grand Opening for Capital City Care Medical Marijuana Rep.Eleanor Norton
Jan. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. Bruce Summers, Admin. of the Agricultural Marketing Service - Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt And Rep. Joe Courtney Lead Connecticut Congressional Delegation To Urge Changes On USDA's Hemp Production Rules Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - House Sponsors of SAFE Banking Act Send Letter Urging Partnership, Progress in Senate Rep.Warren Davidson, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Health of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Pallone Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Cannabis for the New Decade Rep.Frank Pallone
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