Representative Cohen Introduces Unmuzzle The Drug Czar Act
How can we trust what the Drug Czar says if the law preordains its position? My bill would give the ONDCP the freedom to use science in its recommendations.
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Congress Forms "Over-Criminalization" Task Force
Ten members of the House Judiciary Committee have agreed to form an Over-Criminalization Task Force to review the expansion of the federal criminal code.
Bill Filed to Create National Marijuana Commission
A bill that would establish a National Commission on Marijuana Policy was introduced in the US Congress last week.
Measure Introduced to Form Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy
Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) has introduced federal legislation that would establish a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy.
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Conservatives Push Marijuana Reform in Congress
There's a new congressional push to end the federal War on Pot in the states – and it's being spearheaded by some of the most conservative members of the Republican conference.
Contact Your Member of Congress to Support the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act (HR 1523)
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act: amend the federal Controlled Substances Act to respect state marijuana laws above all else.
MI Medical Marijuana Patient Refused Placement in Prison Medical Facility
Late last week, 53-year-old Michigan medical marijuana patient Jerry Duval received a Justice Department order to surrender to federal authorities
House Members File Bipartisan "Respect State Marijuana Laws Act"
A bi-partisan group of US representatives Friday introduced House Bill 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act, legislation that would end the...
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Congressman: Ex-DEA Chiefs 'Arrogant' to Press for Pot Law Nullification
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) on Tuesday blasted 8 former heads of the DEA for pressuring the Obama administration to crack down on laws legalizing the...
Bipartisan Hemp and Medical Marijuana Bills in Congress
Some legislators have filed bills to protect medical marijuana patients and providers. Some senators have filed companion bills to legalize industrial hemp.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce “Respect States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act”
A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill in Congress to clarify how Colorado and Washington may fully implement the new marijuana laws.
Colorado US Representatives Move to Support Legal Marijuana
In the wake of this month's vote in Colorado to legalize marijuana, which won with 55% of the vote, a bipartisan group from the state's congressional...
Congressional Medical Cannabis Champions Win Big in Reelection & Senate Bids
Next year will mark the first time that the public supporters of safe access to medical cannabis will be joining the United States Senate.