Utah Gov. Criticizes Feds for Medical Cannabis Policies
Fri / May 24th
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, ripped the federal government for “their lack of action and attention” on medical cannabis… Read More
Cannabis News & Information
Federal Policy
Although cannabis acceptance is rising in many states, its use and possession is still illegal under federal law under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Explore news below about the decriminalization effort from patients, politicians, and businesses on the federal level.
Democratic Leaders Reintroduce Legalization Bill
Tue / May 14th
Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries — the Senate leader and caucus chair respectively — plan to reintroduce the… Read More
USDA Issues First Organic Hemp Flower Certification
Fri / May 10th
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given South Carolina-based CBD brand Palmetto Harmony organic certification, marking the first time the… Read More
Department of Veterans Affairs Opposes Three MMJ-for-Vets Bills
Fri / May 3rd
The Department of Veterans Affairs is opposing three federal legislative proposals that would allow the VA to research medical cannabis… Read More
Barclays: U.S. Cannabis Market Worth $28B if Legalized Today
Thu / May 2nd
Analysts at Barclays suggest the U.S. cannabis market could be worth $28 billion if legalized today and $41 billion by… Read More
Senate Banking Committee GOP Chair May Block SAFE Banking Act
Wed / May 1st
Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, the Republican chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said he would not commit his committee to… Read More
Kamala Harris: Ex-Dealers Should Be “First In Line” for Cannabis Opportunities
Thu / Apr 25th
California Sen. Kamala Harris, who is also a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries, said on Wednesday that incarcerated… Read More
USDA Releases Hemp Seed Import Guidance
Thu / Apr 25th
The United States Department of Agriculture has released guidance allowing hemp seeds to be imported from outside of the U.S.… Read More
Trump Admin Will Deny Citizenship for State-Legal Cannabis Use
Mon / Apr 22nd
Immigrants who use cannabis or work in the industry can be denied citizenship even if they are in states where… Read More
AG Barr Calls Cannabis Situation “Intolerable,” Would Support STATES Act
Thu / Apr 11th
During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General William Barr said that the current disconnect between state… Read More
FDA Sends Warning Letters to Three Online CBD Sellers
Thu / Apr 11th
The federal Food and Drug Administration last month sent letters to three companies selling CBD on the Internet, warning them… Read More
McConnell Supports Legislation to Fix Farm Bill’s Hemp ‘Glitches’
Tue / Apr 9th
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) said he is willing to fix hemp-related “glitches” in the Farm Bill approved by… Read More
FDA to Hold Public Hearings on CBD
Wed / Apr 3rd
The Food and Drug Administration is set to host a public hearing on CBD next month “to obtain scientific data… Read More
SAFE Banking Act Passes Key Congressional Committee
Thu / Mar 28th
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee in a sweeping 45-15… Read More
House Committee to Vote on Cannabis Banking Bill Next Week
Thu / Mar 21st
The House Financial Services Committee is set to vote on Tuesday on legislation to protect banks that work with the… Read More
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Wed / Mar 6th
The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, has announced his resignation, according to The Washington Post.… Read More
Federal Legalization Bill “Marijuana Justice Act” Re-Introduced
Fri / Mar 1st
The Marijuana Justice Act, which would federally legalize cannabis, was originally introduced in 2017 but received no floor hearing. The legislation… Read More
FDA Commissioner to Host Public Meeting Covering CBD Regulation in April
Fri / Mar 1st
The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration announced there will be a public meeting in April with the goal… Read More
Federal Banking Bill’s Future Uncertain After First Hearing
Thu / Feb 21st
After receiving its first hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking… Read More
House Committee Holds First Cannabis Banking Hearing
Fri / Feb 15th
A bipartisan bill to allow cannabis businesses to access banking services in the U.S. got its first-ever committee hearing in… Read More
John Boehner Joins Federal Cannabis Lobbying Group
Tue / Feb 12th
Former Speaker of the House John Boehner (R) has been appointed an honorary chairman of a newly-formed pro-cannabis lobbying group,… Read More
House Democrats Move Forward With Cannabis Banking Access Hearing
Thu / Feb 7th
The first cannabis-related congressional hearing of the new session is titled “Challenges and Solutions: Access to Banking Services for Cannabis-Related Businesses,”… Read More
Judge: “Accidental” Cannabis Use Still a Fireable Offense for Federal Agencies
Wed / Feb 6th
A federal judge has ruled that the government is able to fire employees who test positive for cannabis — even… Read More
Sen. Cory Booker Announces Presidential Bid, Wants to End Cannabis Prohibition
Tue / Feb 5th
Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) announced his bid for the 2020 U.S. Presidential campaign, including in his announcement his official… Read More