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April 14, 2021 Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 Rep. Bob Latta
April 14, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Paycheck Fairness Act, and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep. Buddy Carter
April 14, 2021 Grassley, GOP Colleagues Call for Investigation into Avantor's Ties to Mexican Narcotics Trade Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 14, 2021 Amending Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with Respect to Scope of New Chemical Exclusivity Rep. Gus Bilirakis
April 14, 2021 Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021 Rep. Gus Bilirakis
April 14, 2021 Guthrie Works to Combat the Substance Use Disorder Crisis in U.S. Rep. Steven Guthrie
April 13, 2021 Congressman Gonzalez Hosts Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in South Texas to Address Immigration Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
April 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse - Latta Leads Bipartisan Letter to Help Improve Outcomes for Americans Struggling with Addiction Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
April 13, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on Nomination of Anne Milgram to Head Drug Enforcement Administration Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm working in the Senate with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation. It's long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and ensure equity for communities--especially those of color--impacted by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2021 Bishop Statement on Biden Budget Rep. Sanford Bishop
April 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Welch, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Stop Big Pharma from Price Gouging American Patients Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 9, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representative Angie Craig Presses Biden Administration on White House Marijuana Policy Rep. Angie Craig
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "It is long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs. This is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people--particularly people of color. New York took an important step to address its harms. And 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 8, 2021 Miller-Meeks & Trone Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Safely Dispose of Opioids Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "Ending the federal prohibition on marijuana is necessary to right the wrongs of the failed War on Drugs, particularly for communities of color. This is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Beccera - Trone, Kuster, Barragán, Porter Lead Letter to HHS Urging Extension and Expansion of Public Health Emergency from Opioid Crisis Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
April 5, 2021 Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Analyze Effectiveness of Sober Living Homes Rep. Mike Levin
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
April 2, 2021 ICYMI: Cortez Masto Vows to Oppose Potential Biden FDA Pick Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
April 1, 2021 Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $1.1 Million in Funding to Combat Substance Use Disorder in in Southwest and Southside Virginia Sen. Mark Warner
April 1, 2021 Fitzpatrick, Trone, Kuster, Herrera Beutler Introduce Legislation to Support National Recovery Month Efforts Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 1, 2021 McConnell, Rogers Announce $550,000 to Promote Long-Term Recovery in Southeastern Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 1, 2021 Following Calls from Senator Hassan, Biden Administration Pledges to Increase Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment and Target Drug Trafficking on the Dark Web Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 1, 2021 Fitzpatrick and Boyle Reintroduce Bill that Expands Access to Recovery for Mental Health Disorders Rep. Brendan Boyle, ...
March 31, 2021 Fitzgerald, Johnson Introduce SOFA Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
March 31, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Dr. Joyce Leads PA Republicans in Urging DHS to Combat Drug Trafficking on Southern Border Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
March 31, 2021 King Cosponsors Bipartisan Smarter Sentencing Act Sen. Angus King
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 With Maine Overdoses on the Rise, King Seeks New Leadership at FDA to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen. Angus King
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 Bicameral Effort to Stop Proposed Rule Undermining Long-Standing Tool to Restrain Price Gouging for Taxpayer-Funded Drugs Rep. Lloyd Doggett
March 29, 2021 Wyden Introduces Bipartisan Legislation that would Lower Mandatory Drug Sentences Sen. Ron Wyden
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 Tweet - "Strong border security, enforcing immigration laws, stopping asylum abuse, and cracking down on the traffickers and cartels that prey on migrants are among the steps the administration should take to end the Biden border crisis." Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2021 Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Legal Nevada Marijuana Businesses with Access to Banking Services Sen. Jacky Rosen
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Mandatory minimum penalties have led to sentences that are unfair, fiscally irresponsible,& threaten public safety. The First Step Act was a critical move in the right direction but there's more we need to do to reform our criminal justice system. Our bill is a common sense step." 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 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 Whitehouse, Portman, Capito, Klobuchar, Shaheen, Cantwell Introduce CARA 3.0 to Increase Access to Treatment, Prevention & Bolster Fight Against Addiction Epidemic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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 Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Fight Substance Use in Jails & Prisons, Support Inmates Upon Release Sen. John Cornyn, ...
March 25, 2021 Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Rectify Alleged Cannabis Firings; Help End the Failed Policy of Cannabis Prohibition Rep. Jared Huffman
March 24, 2021 King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Maine's Legal Cannabis Businesses Access to Banks, Financial Services Sen. Angus King
Date Title Politician
April 14, 2021 Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 Rep.Bob Latta
April 14, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Paycheck Fairness Act, and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep.Buddy Carter
April 14, 2021 Grassley, GOP Colleagues Call for Investigation into Avantor's Ties to Mexican Narcotics Trade Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 14, 2021 Amending Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with Respect to Scope of New Chemical Exclusivity Rep.Gus Bilirakis
April 14, 2021 Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021 Rep.Gus Bilirakis
April 14, 2021 Guthrie Works to Combat the Substance Use Disorder Crisis in U.S. Rep.Steven Guthrie
April 13, 2021 Congressman Gonzalez Hosts Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in South Texas to Address Immigration Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
April 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse - Latta Leads Bipartisan Letter to Help Improve Outcomes for Americans Struggling with Addiction Rep.Dave Joyce, ...
April 13, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on Nomination of Anne Milgram to Head Drug Enforcement Administration Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm working in the Senate with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation. It's long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and ensure equity for communities--especially those of color--impacted by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2021 Bishop Statement on Biden Budget Rep.Sanford Bishop
April 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Welch, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Stop Big Pharma from Price Gouging American Patients Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 9, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representative Angie Craig Presses Biden Administration on White House Marijuana Policy Rep.Angie Craig
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "It is long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs. This is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people--particularly people of color. New York took an important step to address its harms. And 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 8, 2021 Miller-Meeks & Trone Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Safely Dispose of Opioids Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "Ending the federal prohibition on marijuana is necessary to right the wrongs of the failed War on Drugs, particularly for communities of color. This is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Beccera - Trone, Kuster, Barragán, Porter Lead Letter to HHS Urging Extension and Expansion of Public Health Emergency from Opioid Crisis Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
April 5, 2021 Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Analyze Effectiveness of Sober Living Homes Rep.Mike Levin
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
April 2, 2021 ICYMI: Cortez Masto Vows to Oppose Potential Biden FDA Pick Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
April 1, 2021 Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $1.1 Million in Funding to Combat Substance Use Disorder in in Southwest and Southside Virginia Sen.Mark Warner
April 1, 2021 Fitzpatrick, Trone, Kuster, Herrera Beutler Introduce Legislation to Support National Recovery Month Efforts Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 1, 2021 McConnell, Rogers Announce $550,000 to Promote Long-Term Recovery in Southeastern Kentucky Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 1, 2021 Following Calls from Senator Hassan, Biden Administration Pledges to Increase Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment and Target Drug Trafficking on the Dark Web Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 1, 2021 Fitzpatrick and Boyle Reintroduce Bill that Expands Access to Recovery for Mental Health Disorders Rep.Brendan Boyle, ...
March 31, 2021 Fitzgerald, Johnson Introduce SOFA Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
March 31, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Dr. Joyce Leads PA Republicans in Urging DHS to Combat Drug Trafficking on Southern Border Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
March 31, 2021 King Cosponsors Bipartisan Smarter Sentencing Act Sen.Angus King
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 With Maine Overdoses on the Rise, King Seeks New Leadership at FDA to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen.Angus King
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 Bicameral Effort to Stop Proposed Rule Undermining Long-Standing Tool to Restrain Price Gouging for Taxpayer-Funded Drugs Rep.Lloyd Doggett
March 29, 2021 Wyden Introduces Bipartisan Legislation that would Lower Mandatory Drug Sentences Sen.Ron Wyden
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 Tweet - "Strong border security, enforcing immigration laws, stopping asylum abuse, and cracking down on the traffickers and cartels that prey on migrants are among the steps the administration should take to end the Biden border crisis." Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2021 Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Legal Nevada Marijuana Businesses with Access to Banking Services Sen.Jacky Rosen
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Mandatory minimum penalties have led to sentences that are unfair, fiscally irresponsible,& threaten public safety. The First Step Act was a critical move in the right direction but there's more we need to do to reform our criminal justice system. Our bill is a common sense step." 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 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 Whitehouse, Portman, Capito, Klobuchar, Shaheen, Cantwell Introduce CARA 3.0 to Increase Access to Treatment, Prevention & Bolster Fight Against Addiction Epidemic Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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 Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Fight Substance Use in Jails & Prisons, Support Inmates Upon Release Sen.John Cornyn, ...
March 25, 2021 Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Rectify Alleged Cannabis Firings; Help End the Failed Policy of Cannabis Prohibition Rep.Jared Huffman
March 24, 2021 King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Maine's Legal Cannabis Businesses Access to Banks, Financial Services Sen.Angus King
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