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Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Today in an Oversight hearing, we addressed Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis, specifically how it pushed OxyContin into the market. It's concerning that Purdue seems to have dishonestly influenced doctors & the general public about this drug:" Rep. Gary Palmer
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 Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention Receives $125,000 Grant Rep. Greg Murphy
Dec. 16, 2020 Grassley, Wyden Call for Greater Drug Industry Transparency in Report Exposing Opioid Makers' ties to Tax-Exempt Groups Sen. Chuck Grassley
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. 14, 2020 Dr. Ruiz's Bill to Help Address Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law Rep. Raul Ruiz
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 Davis, LaHood Announce $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Grant to BN Parents Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces Grant to Prevent Addiction in Fayette County Rep. Carol Miller
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. 10, 2020 WHITEHOUSE, PORTMAN, KLOBUCHAR INTRODUCE CARA 2.0 TO INCREASE ACCESS TO TREATMENT, PREVENTION & BOLSTER FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION EPIDEMIC Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 10, 2020 Capito, Manchin Announce Drug-Free Communities Grant in Fayetteville Sen. Shelley Capito
Dec. 10, 2020 Emmer Announces $125,000 Grant for Wright County to Achieve Drug Free Communities Rep. Tom Emmer
Dec. 10, 2020 Congresswoman Plaskett Statement on House Passage of The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Dec. 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Harris Announce Nearly $1.9 Million in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Use Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 9, 2020 Griffith-Backed Medical Marijuana Research Act Passes House Rep. Howard Griffith
Dec. 9, 2020 Dingell Medical Marijuana Research Legislation Passes House Rep. Debbie Dingell
Dec. 8, 2020 Rosen's Bipartisan DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to be Signed into Law Sen. Jacky Rosen
Dec. 7, 2020 Whitehouse-Wicker Bill to Level Playing Field for International Sport Becomes Law Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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 Joyce Issues Statement on The MORE Act Rep. Dave Joyce
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 Kustoff Votes Against Legalizing Marijuana on Federal Level Rep. David Kustoff
Dec. 4, 2020 Palmer Criticizes Pelosi for Prioritizing Marijuana as Americans Struggle Rep. Gary Palmer
Dec. 4, 2020 Amodei Votes Against the More Act Rep. Mark Amodei
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 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 Bishop Supports More Act Rep. Sanford Bishop
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Omar Statement on House Passage of Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Records Nationwide Rep. Ilhan Omar
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Bill on Cannabis Reform Rep. Ted Lieu
Dec. 4, 2020 Congressman Gomez Votes to Pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (more) Act Rep. Jimmy Gomez
Dec. 4, 2020 Wyden Applauds House Passage of Cannabis Legalization Legislation Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 4, 2020 House Passes Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Federal Convictions Rep. Suzan DelBene
Dec. 4, 2020 Dingell Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Debbie Dingell
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Pressley Statement on the House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 4, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Statement on the MORE Act Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Dec. 4, 2020 Carbajal Votes to Reform Federal Marijuana Policy, Expunge Non-violent Convictions Rep. Salud Carbajal
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 Womack Statement on House Democrat Marijuana Bill Rep. Steve Womack
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 Blunt Rochester Votes to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Dec. 3, 2020 Reps. Trone, Chu, and Levin Introduce Legislation to Expand Availability of High-Quality Recovery Housing for Those With Addiction Rep. Mike Levin, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Whitehouse's Anti-Doping Bill Passes Senate, Goes to President for Signature Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Date Title Politician
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Today in an Oversight hearing, we addressed Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis, specifically how it pushed OxyContin into the market. It's concerning that Purdue seems to have dishonestly influenced doctors & the general public about this drug:" Rep.Gary Palmer
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 Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention Receives $125,000 Grant Rep.Greg Murphy
Dec. 16, 2020 Grassley, Wyden Call for Greater Drug Industry Transparency in Report Exposing Opioid Makers' ties to Tax-Exempt Groups Sen.Chuck Grassley
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. 14, 2020 Dr. Ruiz's Bill to Help Address Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law Rep.Raul Ruiz
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 Davis, LaHood Announce $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Grant to BN Parents Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces Grant to Prevent Addiction in Fayette County Rep.Carol Miller
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. 10, 2020 WHITEHOUSE, PORTMAN, KLOBUCHAR INTRODUCE CARA 2.0 TO INCREASE ACCESS TO TREATMENT, PREVENTION & BOLSTER FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION EPIDEMIC Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 10, 2020 Capito, Manchin Announce Drug-Free Communities Grant in Fayetteville Sen.Shelley Capito
Dec. 10, 2020 Emmer Announces $125,000 Grant for Wright County to Achieve Drug Free Communities Rep.Tom Emmer
Dec. 10, 2020 Congresswoman Plaskett Statement on House Passage of The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Stacey Plaskett
Dec. 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Harris Announce Nearly $1.9 Million in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Use Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 9, 2020 Griffith-Backed Medical Marijuana Research Act Passes House Rep.Howard Griffith
Dec. 9, 2020 Dingell Medical Marijuana Research Legislation Passes House Rep.Debbie Dingell
Dec. 8, 2020 Rosen's Bipartisan DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to be Signed into Law Sen.Jacky Rosen
Dec. 7, 2020 Whitehouse-Wicker Bill to Level Playing Field for International Sport Becomes Law Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
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 Joyce Issues Statement on The MORE Act Rep.Dave Joyce
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 Kustoff Votes Against Legalizing Marijuana on Federal Level Rep.David Kustoff
Dec. 4, 2020 Palmer Criticizes Pelosi for Prioritizing Marijuana as Americans Struggle Rep.Gary Palmer
Dec. 4, 2020 Amodei Votes Against the More Act Rep.Mark Amodei
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 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 Bishop Supports More Act Rep.Sanford Bishop
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Omar Statement on House Passage of Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Records Nationwide Rep.Ilhan Omar
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Bill on Cannabis Reform Rep.Ted Lieu
Dec. 4, 2020 Congressman Gomez Votes to Pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (more) Act Rep.Jimmy Gomez
Dec. 4, 2020 Wyden Applauds House Passage of Cannabis Legalization Legislation Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 4, 2020 House Passes Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Federal Convictions Rep.Suzan DelBene
Dec. 4, 2020 Dingell Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Debbie Dingell
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Pressley Statement on the House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 4, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Statement on the MORE Act Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Dec. 4, 2020 Carbajal Votes to Reform Federal Marijuana Policy, Expunge Non-violent Convictions Rep.Salud Carbajal
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 Womack Statement on House Democrat Marijuana Bill Rep.Steve Womack
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 Blunt Rochester Votes to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
Dec. 3, 2020 Reps. Trone, Chu, and Levin Introduce Legislation to Expand Availability of High-Quality Recovery Housing for Those With Addiction Rep.Mike Levin, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Whitehouse's Anti-Doping Bill Passes Senate, Goes to President for Signature Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
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