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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 24, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to work with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. To end the federal prohibition on marijuana To make criminal justice reforms To ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Help Businesses in the Cannabis Sector Obtain Insurance Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "It is long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs. WATCH: I talked with @SenBooker and @RonWyden this week about how we're working together on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Reps. Jeffries & Taylor Introduce The Bipartisan Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 17, 2021 Reps. Jeffries & Taylor Introduce the Bipartisan Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "On the efforts to achieve marijuana reform in NY: I'm urging leaders in Albany to keep front & center the effort to repair the harm done by prohibition And I look forward to continuing the fight to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "We must finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana, advance criminal justice reform, and ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs. That is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2021 Reps. Jeffries, Scott, Armstrong, and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "I am working alongside @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. 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
Feb. 25, 2021 Murkowski, Hassan, Tonko, Turner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Broaden Access to Addiction Treatment Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Tonko, Pappas Introduce Bill to Expand Low-Income Seniors' Access to Prescription Drugs Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "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. This is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Tonko Offers Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Review of Rare Disease Treatments Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I had a great meeting yesterday with @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and leading marijuana justice groups from across the country to strategize about working together to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and repair the damage done to communities by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people, and particularly people of color. Ending the federal marijuana prohibition is necessary to right the wrongs of this failed war. I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2021 Tonko Heralds Federal Action to End Restriction on Addiction Treatment Rep. Paul Tonko
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. 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 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. 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 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 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
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Overdoses Spike Across New York State During COVID-19 Pandemic, Gillibrand Pushes For Robust Funding To Support Substance Use Disorder And Mental Health Care Services In Next Relief Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 17, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Faster Act, Legislation She Cosponsored Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Restricting Suspicious Opioid Shipments Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Senators Call On DOJ To Stop Plans To Make Purdue Pharma A Public Benefit Corporation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Voters in four more states just voted to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana. It's past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and work to undo the harms done by the War on Drugs, particularly in Black and brown communities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Tonko Announces $7.8M Local Awards to Combat Substance Use Disorder Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "There are far too many racial disparities in our criminal justice system. We must keep fighting for change. If Democrats retake the Senate, I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo harms of the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""I am fervently committed to getting this done." That's what I told @Leafly . Check out my interview with them on why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act in the Senate. Heavy check mark It ends federal prohibition. Heavy check mark It addresses much-needed criminal justice reforms. Heavy check mark It provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The time has come to decriminalize marijuana in this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "What I told @Leafly about why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act: It ends federal prohibition. It addresses much-needed criminal justice reforms. It provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""I am fervently committed to getting this done." That's what I told @Leafly . Check out my interview with them on why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act to end federal prohibition and address much-needed criminal justice reforms." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he will never bring any marijuana bill to the floor of the Senate. Here's what I told @Leafly : If Democrats retake the majority in the Senate, I am going to do everything I can to put the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act on the floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senate must vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level I've been fighting in the Senate for Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act I introduced to end the federal prohibition, make criminal justice reform, & provide opportunities for minority- and women-owned small biz" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020 House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Bipartisan Espaillat Bill to Boost Security Funding and Cooperation in the Caribbean Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 28, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Kodak's $786 Million Loan Under the Defense Production Act Rep. Joe Morelle
July 9, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors the Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 9, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Drug Makers for Price Hikes During Global Pandemic Rep. Joe Morelle
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Ninth Circuit's decision makes clear that the Trump administration's attempt--supported by Senate Republican enablers--to redirect funds Congress already appropriated for military families and counter-drug programs violates the law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Dems' #JusticeInPolicing Act bans no-knock warrants in federal drug cases The Senate GOP bill only requires data on no-knock warrants Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed when she was killed by police who had a no-knock warrant More data alone would not have saved her life" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
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 24, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to work with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. To end the federal prohibition on marijuana To make criminal justice reforms To ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Help Businesses in the Cannabis Sector Obtain Insurance Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "It is long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs. WATCH: I talked with @SenBooker and @RonWyden this week about how we're working together on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Reps. Jeffries & Taylor Introduce The Bipartisan Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 17, 2021 Reps. Jeffries & Taylor Introduce the Bipartisan Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "On the efforts to achieve marijuana reform in NY: I'm urging leaders in Albany to keep front & center the effort to repair the harm done by prohibition And I look forward to continuing the fight to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "We must finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana, advance criminal justice reform, and ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs. That is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2021 Reps. Jeffries, Scott, Armstrong, and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "I am working alongside @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. 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
Feb. 25, 2021 Murkowski, Hassan, Tonko, Turner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Broaden Access to Addiction Treatment Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Tonko, Pappas Introduce Bill to Expand Low-Income Seniors' Access to Prescription Drugs Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "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. This is why I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Tonko Offers Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Review of Rare Disease Treatments Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I had a great meeting yesterday with @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and leading marijuana justice groups from across the country to strategize about working together to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and repair the damage done to communities by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people, and particularly people of color. Ending the federal marijuana prohibition is necessary to right the wrongs of this failed war. I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2021 Tonko Heralds Federal Action to End Restriction on Addiction Treatment Rep.Paul Tonko
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. 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 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. 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 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 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
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Overdoses Spike Across New York State During COVID-19 Pandemic, Gillibrand Pushes For Robust Funding To Support Substance Use Disorder And Mental Health Care Services In Next Relief Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 17, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Faster Act, Legislation She Cosponsored Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Restricting Suspicious Opioid Shipments Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Senators Call On DOJ To Stop Plans To Make Purdue Pharma A Public Benefit Corporation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Voters in four more states just voted to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana. It's past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and work to undo the harms done by the War on Drugs, particularly in Black and brown communities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Tonko Announces $7.8M Local Awards to Combat Substance Use Disorder Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "There are far too many racial disparities in our criminal justice system. We must keep fighting for change. If Democrats retake the Senate, I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo harms of the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""I am fervently committed to getting this done." That's what I told @Leafly . Check out my interview with them on why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act in the Senate. Heavy check mark It ends federal prohibition. Heavy check mark It addresses much-needed criminal justice reforms. Heavy check mark It provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The time has come to decriminalize marijuana in this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "What I told @Leafly about why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act: It ends federal prohibition. It addresses much-needed criminal justice reforms. It provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""I am fervently committed to getting this done." That's what I told @Leafly . Check out my interview with them on why I'm fighting for the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act to end federal prohibition and address much-needed criminal justice reforms." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he will never bring any marijuana bill to the floor of the Senate. Here's what I told @Leafly : If Democrats retake the majority in the Senate, I am going to do everything I can to put the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act on the floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senate must vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level I've been fighting in the Senate for Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act I introduced to end the federal prohibition, make criminal justice reform, & provide opportunities for minority- and women-owned small biz" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020 House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Bipartisan Espaillat Bill to Boost Security Funding and Cooperation in the Caribbean Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 28, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Kodak's $786 Million Loan Under the Defense Production Act Rep.Joe Morelle
July 9, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors the Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 9, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Drug Makers for Price Hikes During Global Pandemic Rep.Joe Morelle
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Ninth Circuit's decision makes clear that the Trump administration's attempt--supported by Senate Republican enablers--to redirect funds Congress already appropriated for military families and counter-drug programs violates the law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Dems' #JusticeInPolicing Act bans no-knock warrants in federal drug cases The Senate GOP bill only requires data on no-knock warrants Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed when she was killed by police who had a no-knock warrant More data alone would not have saved her life" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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