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Oct. 6, 2022
Garamendi's Statement on President Biden Pardoning All Federal Marijuana Possession Offenses
Rep. John Garamendi
Oct. 6, 2022
Pelosi Statement on President Biden's Historic Marijuana Reform
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 3, 2022
Rep. Peters Introduces Bill to Tackle Danger, Damage Caused by Banned Pesticides on Federal Lands
Rep. Scott Peters
Sept. 14, 2022
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Enable Direct to Consumer Cannabis Shipping, Protect Independent Cannabis Farmers
Rep. Jared Huffman
July 7, 2022
Rep. Correa Supports Amendment to Study Psychedelics as a Treatment for PTSD for Military Members
Rep. Lou Correa
May 16, 2022
Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort to Improve Safety for Legal Cannabis Businesses
Sen. Alex Padilla
May 12, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Murray Joins Bipartisan Effort to Improve Safety for Legal Cannabis Businesses  
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
April 4, 2022
Rep. Aguilar Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana
Rep. Pete Aguilar
April 1, 2022
Rep Lieu Votes in Favor of Federal Cannabis Decriminalization
Rep. Ted Lieu
Sept. 30, 2021
Correa Applauds the Judiciary Committee Passage of the MORE Act
Rep. Lou Correa
June 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and Government, the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Provide Resources, Millions in Support to Nevada Small Businesses
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
May 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Garcia, Mccarthy, Obernolte, Calvert, Ca Republicans Call on Attorney General to Act on Illegal Marijuana Grows
Rep. Darrell Issa, ...
May 14, 2021
Garcia, Obernotle, McCarthy, & Calvert Call on Attorney General to Act on Illegal Marijuana Grows
Rep. Jay Obernolte
April 30, 2021
Introduction of the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act
Rep. Lou Correa
April 30, 2021
Reps. Lou Correa & Peter Meijer Introduce Legislation To Research Cannabis For Veterans
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
April 26, 2021
Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Tom Cole, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Neguse, Armstrong Urge Protection of Cannabis Research in Appropriations Process
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
April 20, 2021
Rep. Peters Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Increase Safety in Banking
Rep. Scott Peters
April 19, 2021
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021
Rep. Lou Correa
Feb. 18, 2021
Issa Condemns Newsom Prioritizing Pot Shops Over Many Seniors, Teachers, Law Enforcement
Rep. Darrell Issa
Feb. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Dec. 4, 2020
Rep. Lou Correa Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Decriminalization & Veterans Cannabis Research Amendment
Rep. Lou Correa
Dec. 4, 2020
Carbajal Votes to Reform Federal Marijuana Policy, Expunge Non-violent Convictions
Rep. Salud Carbajal
Dec. 4, 2020
Congressman Gomez Votes to Pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (more) Act
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
Dec. 4, 2020
Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Bill on Cannabis Reform
Rep. Ted Lieu
Dec. 4, 2020
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of MORE Act to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 9, 2020
LaMalfa Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Eradicate Illegal Marijuana Grows on Public Lands
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
March 12, 2020
Steube Proposal to Ensure Veterans Have Access to State-Approved Medical Marijuana Programs Passes House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
March 10, 2020
Rep. Correa's Veterans Cannabis Research Act To Go Before Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Rep. Lou Correa
Feb. 7, 2020
Congressman Panetta Cosponsors More Act to Decriminalize Marijuana on The Federal Level
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Sept. 26, 2019
Congressman Panetta Supports Safe Banking Act to Address Cannabis Banking Issue
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Sept. 25, 2019
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019
Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 25, 2019
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019
Rep. Lou Correa
Sept. 24, 2019
Waters Statement on House Consideration of the SAFE Banking Act and the Need For Comprehensive Cannabis Reforms
Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
July 11, 2019
Chairman Takano Statement on Medicinal Cannabis Research
Rep. Mark Takano
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. Judy Chu, ...
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
March 26, 2019
Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Markup
Rep. Maxine Waters
Feb. 28, 2019
Booker, Lee, Khanna Introduce Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Introduction of Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act
Rep. Lou Correa
May 8, 2018
Rep. Correa's Veterans' Cannabis Research Bill Passes Committee
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
April 17, 2018
Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
March 26, 2018
Reps. Correa & Walz Call For Cannabis Research Funding For Veterans
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
March 16, 2018
Letter to Chairman John Culberson and Ranking Member Jose Serrano, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - Add Marijuana Amendment to the FY2019 Budget
Rep. Tom McClintock, ...
March 9, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelignhuysen, Chairman of House Appropriations Committee, and the Honorable Nite Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - No Funding for DEA Cannabis Eradication Program
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 15, 2018
Introduction of Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act
Rep. Lou Correa
Feb. 5, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Hearing on Marijuana Policy Change by Attorney General Sessions
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Jan. 25, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Trump to Keep Campaign Promise on State Marijuana Laws
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Jan. 18, 2018
Rep. Correa Calls On California Senators To Block Department Of Justice Nominations Until Cole Memo Reinstated
Rep. Lou Correa
Jan. 17, 2018
Reps Lieu And Amash Reintroduce Bill To Curb Civil Asset Forfeiture For Marijuana Suppression
Rep. Ted Lieu
Date
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Politician
Oct. 6, 2022
Garamendi's Statement on President Biden Pardoning All Federal Marijuana Possession Offenses
Rep.John Garamendi
Oct. 6, 2022
Pelosi Statement on President Biden's Historic Marijuana Reform
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 3, 2022
Rep. Peters Introduces Bill to Tackle Danger, Damage Caused by Banned Pesticides on Federal Lands
Rep.Scott Peters
Sept. 14, 2022
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Enable Direct to Consumer Cannabis Shipping, Protect Independent Cannabis Farmers
Rep.Jared Huffman
July 7, 2022
Rep. Correa Supports Amendment to Study Psychedelics as a Treatment for PTSD for Military Members
Rep.Lou Correa
May 16, 2022
Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort to Improve Safety for Legal Cannabis Businesses
Sen.Alex Padilla
May 12, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Murray Joins Bipartisan Effort to Improve Safety for Legal Cannabis Businesses  
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
April 4, 2022
Rep. Aguilar Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana
Rep.Pete Aguilar
April 1, 2022
Rep Lieu Votes in Favor of Federal Cannabis Decriminalization
Rep.Ted Lieu
Sept. 30, 2021
Correa Applauds the Judiciary Committee Passage of the MORE Act
Rep.Lou Correa
June 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and Government, the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Provide Resources, Millions in Support to Nevada Small Businesses
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
May 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Garcia, Mccarthy, Obernolte, Calvert, Ca Republicans Call on Attorney General to Act on Illegal Marijuana Grows
Rep.Darrell Issa, ...
May 14, 2021
Garcia, Obernotle, McCarthy, & Calvert Call on Attorney General to Act on Illegal Marijuana Grows
Rep.Jay Obernolte
April 30, 2021
Introduction of the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act
Rep.Lou Correa
April 30, 2021
Reps. Lou Correa & Peter Meijer Introduce Legislation To Research Cannabis For Veterans
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
April 26, 2021
Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Tom Cole, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Neguse, Armstrong Urge Protection of Cannabis Research in Appropriations Process
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
April 20, 2021
Rep. Peters Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Increase Safety in Banking
Rep.Scott Peters
April 19, 2021
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021
Rep.Lou Correa
Feb. 18, 2021
Issa Condemns Newsom Prioritizing Pot Shops Over Many Seniors, Teachers, Law Enforcement
Rep.Darrell Issa
Feb. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses
Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Dec. 4, 2020
Rep. Lou Correa Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Decriminalization & Veterans Cannabis Research Amendment
Rep.Lou Correa
Dec. 4, 2020
Carbajal Votes to Reform Federal Marijuana Policy, Expunge Non-violent Convictions
Rep.Salud Carbajal
Dec. 4, 2020
Congressman Gomez Votes to Pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (more) Act
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
Dec. 4, 2020
Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Bill on Cannabis Reform
Rep.Ted Lieu
Dec. 4, 2020
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of MORE Act to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 9, 2020
LaMalfa Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Eradicate Illegal Marijuana Grows on Public Lands
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
March 12, 2020
Steube Proposal to Ensure Veterans Have Access to State-Approved Medical Marijuana Programs Passes House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
March 10, 2020
Rep. Correa's Veterans Cannabis Research Act To Go Before Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Rep.Lou Correa
Feb. 7, 2020
Congressman Panetta Cosponsors More Act to Decriminalize Marijuana on The Federal Level
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Sept. 26, 2019
Congressman Panetta Supports Safe Banking Act to Address Cannabis Banking Issue
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Sept. 25, 2019
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019
Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 25, 2019
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019
Rep.Lou Correa
Sept. 24, 2019
Waters Statement on House Consideration of the SAFE Banking Act and the Need For Comprehensive Cannabis Reforms
Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
July 11, 2019
Chairman Takano Statement on Medicinal Cannabis Research
Rep.Mark Takano
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.Judy Chu, ...
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
March 26, 2019
Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Markup
Rep.Maxine Waters
Feb. 28, 2019
Booker, Lee, Khanna Introduce Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Introduction of Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act
Rep.Lou Correa
May 8, 2018
Rep. Correa's Veterans' Cannabis Research Bill Passes Committee
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
April 17, 2018
Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
March 26, 2018
Reps. Correa & Walz Call For Cannabis Research Funding For Veterans
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
March 16, 2018
Letter to Chairman John Culberson and Ranking Member Jose Serrano, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - Add Marijuana Amendment to the FY2019 Budget
Rep.Tom McClintock, ...
March 9, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelignhuysen, Chairman of House Appropriations Committee, and the Honorable Nite Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - No Funding for DEA Cannabis Eradication Program
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 15, 2018
Introduction of Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act
Rep.Lou Correa
Feb. 5, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Hearing on Marijuana Policy Change by Attorney General Sessions
Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Jan. 25, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Trump to Keep Campaign Promise on State Marijuana Laws
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Jan. 18, 2018
Rep. Correa Calls On California Senators To Block Department Of Justice Nominations Until Cole Memo Reinstated
Rep.Lou Correa
Jan. 17, 2018
Reps Lieu And Amash Reintroduce Bill To Curb Civil Asset Forfeiture For Marijuana Suppression
Rep.Ted Lieu
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