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Nov. 20, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 18, 2019
Chairman Nadler Announces Markup of the MORE Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: As Orange County industrial hemp industry booms, lack of access to traditional financial services for hemp hinders growth & economic potential; surrounded by Orange County hemp farmers, senator urges Feds to issue new guidance to better harvest potential of versatile and valuable crop for Hudson Valley growers & producers
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer reveals: Stalled Fed guidance & unanswered questions on CBD has Upstate hemp farmers missing out on budding industry; senator calls on FDA to clarify & implement CBD regs ASAP to spur growth of new job-creating industry Upstate and protect consumers
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: Growth of rapidly-emerging industrial hemp industry in Rochester-Finger Lakes region & WNY hindered by lack of access to traditional financial services for the crop; senator urges Feds to issue new guidance to better harvest potential of versatile and valuable crop
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019
Rep. Gregory Meeks
July 29, 2019
Velázquez Bill Would Help Cannabis Firms Secure Insurance
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "The foundation of marijuana policy in America is inherently racist. FACTS. Time. To. Decriminalize."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 10, 2019
Hearing of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Remarks of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 10, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 3, 2019
On a Personal Phone Call With New CEO of Canopy Growth, Schumer Secures Commitment From New Leadership That 125M Investment in the Souther Tier Remains Unaffected; Senator Says Project Remains Untouched & Canopy Will Still Bring First-Ever Hemp Industrial Park & Hundreds of Jobs To Broome County
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019
Committee Holds Hearing on Role of Small Businesses in Cannabis Sector
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019
Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Unlocking Potential: Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to Chris Pilkerton, Acting Administrator and General Counsel of the Small Business Administration - Golden, Velázquez Press SBA to Revise Financial Assistance Policy for Marijuana-Related Businesses
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Relief for marijuana businesses is important--but we need decriminalization at the federal level, #CJreform, opportunity for minority & women-owned small businesses That's what my bill with @RepJeffries does Congress should not enact banking reforms alone & think the job is done"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "It's time to decriminalize marijuana. And the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is a critical first step."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019
Tweet - "Here's @RepJeffries and me, In Brooklyn, On Reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, Which will decriminalize marijuana at the federal level."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019
Tweet - "You're going to want to make sure your friends see this: It's #SmallBusinessWeek, and @RepJeffries and I are reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. This will help level the economic playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2019
Tweet - "Last year, I introduced the Marijuana Freedom & Opportunity Act. It would end federal prohibition & provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses & communities to benefit from de-criminalization. I'll re-introduce it with a special new cosponsor when Congress re-convenes."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2019
Booker, Lee, Khanna Introduce Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Hearing on "Medical Cannabis Research Act"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 22, 2018
As Trump-Era Drug Policies Continue To Target Communities Of Color For Low-Level Marijuana Possession, Senator Gillibrand And Assemblymember Peoples-Stokes Push Legislation To Legalize Marijuana
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2018
As Trump-Era Drug Policies Continue To Target Communities Of Color For Low-Level Marijuana Possession, Senator Gillibrand Demands Attorney General Jeff Sessions Meet With New Yorkers Whose Lives Have Been Upended By Failed War On Drugs, End DOJ Directive That Disproportionately Hurts Black And Latino New Yorkers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2018
Letter to Jeff Sessions, United State Attorney General - As Trump-Era Drug Policies Continue To Target Communities Of Color For Low-Level Marijuana Possession, Senator Gillibrand Demands Attorney General Jeff Sessions Meet With New Yorkers Whose Lives Have Been Upended By Failed War On Drugs, End DOJ Directive That Disproportionately Hurts Black And Latino New Yorkers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 20, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 18, 2019
Chairman Nadler Announces Markup of the MORE Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: As Orange County industrial hemp industry booms, lack of access to traditional financial services for hemp hinders growth & economic potential; surrounded by Orange County hemp farmers, senator urges Feds to issue new guidance to better harvest potential of versatile and valuable crop for Hudson Valley growers & producers
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer reveals: Stalled Fed guidance & unanswered questions on CBD has Upstate hemp farmers missing out on budding industry; senator calls on FDA to clarify & implement CBD regs ASAP to spur growth of new job-creating industry Upstate and protect consumers
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: Growth of rapidly-emerging industrial hemp industry in Rochester-Finger Lakes region & WNY hindered by lack of access to traditional financial services for the crop; senator urges Feds to issue new guidance to better harvest potential of versatile and valuable crop
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019
Rep.Gregory Meeks
July 29, 2019
Velázquez Bill Would Help Cannabis Firms Secure Insurance
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "The foundation of marijuana policy in America is inherently racist. FACTS. Time. To. Decriminalize."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 10, 2019
Hearing of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Remarks of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 10, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 3, 2019
On a Personal Phone Call With New CEO of Canopy Growth, Schumer Secures Commitment From New Leadership That 125M Investment in the Souther Tier Remains Unaffected; Senator Says Project Remains Untouched & Canopy Will Still Bring First-Ever Hemp Industrial Park & Hundreds of Jobs To Broome County
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019
Committee Holds Hearing on Role of Small Businesses in Cannabis Sector
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019
Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Unlocking Potential: Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to Chris Pilkerton, Acting Administrator and General Counsel of the Small Business Administration - Golden, Velázquez Press SBA to Revise Financial Assistance Policy for Marijuana-Related Businesses
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Relief for marijuana businesses is important--but we need decriminalization at the federal level, #CJreform, opportunity for minority & women-owned small businesses That's what my bill with @RepJeffries does Congress should not enact banking reforms alone & think the job is done"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "It's time to decriminalize marijuana. And the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is a critical first step."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019
Tweet - "Here's @RepJeffries and me, In Brooklyn, On Reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, Which will decriminalize marijuana at the federal level."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019
Tweet - "You're going to want to make sure your friends see this: It's #SmallBusinessWeek, and @RepJeffries and I are reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. This will help level the economic playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2019
Tweet - "Last year, I introduced the Marijuana Freedom & Opportunity Act. It would end federal prohibition & provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses & communities to benefit from de-criminalization. I'll re-introduce it with a special new cosponsor when Congress re-convenes."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2019
Booker, Lee, Khanna Introduce Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Hearing on "Medical Cannabis Research Act"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 22, 2018
As Trump-Era Drug Policies Continue To Target Communities Of Color For Low-Level Marijuana Possession, Senator Gillibrand And Assemblymember Peoples-Stokes Push Legislation To Legalize Marijuana
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2018
As Trump-Era Drug Policies Continue To Target Communities Of Color For Low-Level Marijuana Possession, Senator Gillibrand Demands Attorney General Jeff Sessions Meet With New Yorkers Whose Lives Have Been Upended By Failed War On Drugs, End DOJ Directive That Disproportionately Hurts Black And Latino New Yorkers
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2018
Letter to Jeff Sessions, United State Attorney General - As Trump-Era Drug Policies Continue To Target Communities Of Color For Low-Level Marijuana Possession, Senator Gillibrand Demands Attorney General Jeff Sessions Meet With New Yorkers Whose Lives Have Been Upended By Failed War On Drugs, End DOJ Directive That Disproportionately Hurts Black And Latino New Yorkers
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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