Sanders, Buttigieg Would Support Medical Cannabis for Veterans as President
Fri / Nov 15th
On Veteran’s Day, Democratic presidential hopefuls Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Mayor Pete Buttigieg each announced support for allowing military… Read More
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. Activists are still working to change federal policy to reflect the voters in many states who have approved social use. Explore news below about the decriminalization effort from patients, politicians, and businesses on the federal level:
Cannabis Industry Lobbyists Set New Spending Record
Wed / Oct 30th
Cannabis industry lobby spending has reached $3.77 million this year, a new high that surpasses the $2.76 million spent in… Read More
Gallup: American Support for Legalization Remains at Two-Thirds
Thu / Oct 24th
Americans’ support for legalizing cannabis remains at 66 percent, according to a Gallup poll. The polling firm found the same… Read More
Australian AG: ACT Cannabis Reforms Have ‘No Effect’
Mon / Oct 21st
Australian Attorney-General Christian Porter says that cannabis possession in the Capital Territory “is still against the law” despite local lawmakers… Read More
Former VA Secretary: “Time Is Now” to Research Medical Cannabis
Fri / Oct 18th
In an interview with Task & Purpose, former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said the “time is now” to research… Read More
Dietary Supplement Industry Calls for CBD Protections
Mon / Oct 14th
Four U.S. dietary supplement trade associations have signed and delivered an open letter to Congress calling for clarification on CBD… Read More
Hemp & Farming Advocates Call on EPA to Approve Hemp Pesticides
Thu / Oct 3rd
The National Industrial Hemp Council and American Farm Bureau Federation is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to approve 10 submitted… Read More
10th Circuit Agrees: FLSA Applies to Cannabis Workers
Thu / Oct 3rd
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision, saying employers in the Colorado cannabis industry must… Read More
NCIA Releases Guidelines for Federal Cannabis Regulation After Legalization
Wed / Oct 2nd
Report urges Congress to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act; suggests classifications for different cannabis products, most appropriate federal… Read More
U.S. House Approves Cannabis Banking Bill
Wed / Sep 25th
H.R. 1595, better known as the SAFE Banking Act, received a full House floor vote this afternoon, passing the chamber… Read More
SAFE Banking Act Likely Getting a House Vote Next Week
Fri / Sep 20th
Despite opposition from some cannabis legalization and social justice groups, the SAFE Banking Act is set for a House vote… Read More
Legalization Advocates Call on House to Delay SAFE Vote
Thu / Sep 19th
A cadre of legalization activists have sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer… Read More
House Plans SAFE Banking Act Vote by Month’s End
Mon / Sep 16th
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) is planning to put the SAFE Banking Act up for a full floor vote… Read More
North American Cannabis Industry Projected at $47.3B by 2024
Wed / Sep 4th
According to a report by Prohibition Partners, the North American cannabis industry could reach $47.3 billion annually by 2024, with… Read More
U.S. Officials Launch Cannabis Public Health Campaign
Fri / Aug 30th
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar have announced a cannabis public awareness campaign… Read More
USDA: Hemp Qualifies for Federal Crop Insurance
Thu / Aug 29th
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that hemp cultivated for fiber, flower, or seeds is now eligible for federal… Read More
DEA Expanding Cannabis Research Programs
Tue / Aug 27th
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced yesterday that is “moving forward to facilitate and expand scientific and medical research” into medical… Read More
Cannabis Researcher Sues Feds Over Research-Grade Cannabis
Wed / Aug 21st
A cannabis researcher at Arizona’s Scottsdale Research Institute is suing the Drug Enforcement Administration over its hurdles to cannabis research… Read More
Florida US Attorney Taking Over Cannabis Enforcement
Tue / Aug 20th
U.S. Attorney of Florida’s Northern District Lawrence Keefe is taking over the prosecution of cannabis-related cases as some state prosecutors… Read More
NCUA: Credit Unions Can Serve Hemp Businesses
Tue / Aug 20th
The National Credit Union Administration has issued guidance allowing credit unions to serve hemp businesses, noting that the plant has… Read More
Andrew Yang Says He Would ‘Mass Pardon’ Federal Cannabis Offenders
Mon / Aug 19th
During a Friday rally in Concord, New Hampshire, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said he would “mass pardon everyone who… Read More
American Bar Association Urges Federal Cannabis Law Reforms
Thu / Aug 15th
The American Bar Association has issued a resolution calling for the federal government to allow state-approved cannabis programs to operate… Read More
Bernie Sanders Says He Would Use Executive Order to Legalize Cannabis
Fri / Aug 9th
In an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) said he would… Read More
Federal Proposal Would Make Cannabis Research Easier
Mon / Aug 5th
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation to remove all federal restrictions on cannabis research, hoping to spark more… Read More
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