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April 3, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people, and particularly people of color. I'm working in the Senate to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'm working with @SenBooker & @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalizing marijuana is now law in New York. And I will keep working in the Senate to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces HEMP Act to Relieve Unnecessary Constraints on Hemp Industry, Provide Transparency and Certainty Sen. Rand Paul
March 30, 2021 Tweet - "The NY legislature is voting on the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to legalize marijuana today I'm proud to see leaders in Albany keeping front and center the effort to repair harm done by prohibition And I will keep working to end the federal marijuana prohibition" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021 Tweet - "The bill to legalize marijuana in New York just passed the State Senate! Next up: The State Assembly. And I will keep working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you @CPeoplesStokes @LizKrueger @DPA_NY @StartSmartNY @VOCALNewYork @Kassandra_Fred @MooreMeliss and more for your work to legalize marijuana in New York and ensure equity for those most harmed by prohibition. I will keep working to end the federal marijuana prohibition." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people NY is taking an important step to address its harms And I am working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and help the communities who have been hurt--especially communities of color From @DrugPolicyOrg:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2021 Tweet - "BIG: Leaders in Albany just announced a deal to legalize marijuana and work to repair the harm of prohibition I look forward to seeing leaders in equity and justice appointed to lead the new entities this bill creates I'll keep working to end the federal marijuana prohibition" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Legal Nevada Marijuana Businesses with Access to Banking Services Sen. Jacky Rosen
March 25, 2021 Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Rectify Alleged Cannabis Firings; Help End the Failed Policy of Cannabis Prohibition Rep. Donald Beyer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Barring legal cannabis businesses from traditional banking services puts unnecessary risk on business owners & the community. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the SAFE Banking Act to allow legal cannabis businesses owners access to banking services." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Durbin, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Provide Legal Cannabis Businesses Access To Critical Financial Services Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to work with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. To end the federal prohibition on marijuana To make criminal justice reforms To ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Maine's Legal Cannabis Businesses Access to Banks, Financial Services Sen. Angus King
March 23, 2021 Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Public Safety, Support Montana Small Businesses Sen. Steve Daines
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "It is long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs. WATCH: I talked with @SenBooker and @RonWyden this week about how we're working together on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "On the efforts to achieve marijuana reform in NY: I'm urging leaders in Albany to keep front & center the effort to repair the harm done by prohibition And I look forward to continuing the fight to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "We must finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana, advance criminal justice reform, and ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs. That is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2021 Congressman Cohen Questions Expert Witnesses about the Harm Done by the War on Drugs Rep. Steve Cohen
March 3, 2021 Cornyn, Feinstein Release Report on Marijuana Usage and Public Health Sen. John Cornyn
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "I am working alongside @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2021 Ranking Member Barrasso Questions Rep. Deb Haaland on Her Past Statements on Fossil Fuels and Cannabis Sen. John Barrasso
Feb. 22, 2021 Booker Statement on Governor Murphy Signing Historic Adult-use Cannabis Reform Bills into Law Sen. Cory Booker
Feb. 18, 2021 Issa Condemns Newsom Prioritizing Pot Shops Over Many Seniors, Teachers, Law Enforcement Rep. Darrell Issa
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. Chuck Schumer, ...
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. Ron Wyden, ...
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 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 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of MORE Act to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Decriminalization & Veterans Cannabis Research Amendment Rep. Lou Correa
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
Dec. 4, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Statement on the MORE Act Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Dec. 4, 2020 Womack Statement on House Democrat Marijuana Bill Rep. Steve Womack
Date Title Politician
April 3, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people, and particularly people of color. I'm working in the Senate to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'm working with @SenBooker & @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalizing marijuana is now law in New York. And I will keep working in the Senate to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces HEMP Act to Relieve Unnecessary Constraints on Hemp Industry, Provide Transparency and Certainty Sen.Rand Paul
March 30, 2021 Tweet - "The NY legislature is voting on the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to legalize marijuana today I'm proud to see leaders in Albany keeping front and center the effort to repair harm done by prohibition And I will keep working to end the federal marijuana prohibition" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021 Tweet - "The bill to legalize marijuana in New York just passed the State Senate! Next up: The State Assembly. And I will keep working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you @CPeoplesStokes @LizKrueger @DPA_NY @StartSmartNY @VOCALNewYork @Kassandra_Fred @MooreMeliss and more for your work to legalize marijuana in New York and ensure equity for those most harmed by prohibition. I will keep working to end the federal marijuana prohibition." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people NY is taking an important step to address its harms And I am working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and help the communities who have been hurt--especially communities of color From @DrugPolicyOrg:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2021 Tweet - "BIG: Leaders in Albany just announced a deal to legalize marijuana and work to repair the harm of prohibition I look forward to seeing leaders in equity and justice appointed to lead the new entities this bill creates I'll keep working to end the federal marijuana prohibition" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Legal Nevada Marijuana Businesses with Access to Banking Services Sen.Jacky Rosen
March 25, 2021 Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Rectify Alleged Cannabis Firings; Help End the Failed Policy of Cannabis Prohibition Rep.Donald Beyer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Barring legal cannabis businesses from traditional banking services puts unnecessary risk on business owners & the community. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the SAFE Banking Act to allow legal cannabis businesses owners access to banking services." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Durbin, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Provide Legal Cannabis Businesses Access To Critical Financial Services Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to work with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. To end the federal prohibition on marijuana To make criminal justice reforms To ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Maine's Legal Cannabis Businesses Access to Banks, Financial Services Sen.Angus King
March 23, 2021 Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Public Safety, Support Montana Small Businesses Sen.Steve Daines
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "It is long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs. WATCH: I talked with @SenBooker and @RonWyden this week about how we're working together on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "On the efforts to achieve marijuana reform in NY: I'm urging leaders in Albany to keep front & center the effort to repair the harm done by prohibition And I look forward to continuing the fight to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "We must finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana, advance criminal justice reform, and ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs. That is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2021 Congressman Cohen Questions Expert Witnesses about the Harm Done by the War on Drugs Rep.Steve Cohen
March 3, 2021 Cornyn, Feinstein Release Report on Marijuana Usage and Public Health Sen.John Cornyn
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "I am working alongside @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2021 Ranking Member Barrasso Questions Rep. Deb Haaland on Her Past Statements on Fossil Fuels and Cannabis Sen.John Barrasso
Feb. 22, 2021 Booker Statement on Governor Murphy Signing Historic Adult-use Cannabis Reform Bills into Law Sen.Cory Booker
Feb. 18, 2021 Issa Condemns Newsom Prioritizing Pot Shops Over Many Seniors, Teachers, Law Enforcement Rep.Darrell Issa
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.Chuck Schumer, ...
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.Ron Wyden, ...
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 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 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of MORE Act to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Decriminalization & Veterans Cannabis Research Amendment Rep.Lou Correa
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
Dec. 4, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Statement on the MORE Act Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Dec. 4, 2020 Womack Statement on House Democrat Marijuana Bill Rep.Steve Womack
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