DEA to Issue New Cannabis Grower Licenses for Research
Fri / Mar 20th
After multiple years of delay, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has released a rule proposal that would finally see the… 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:
House Committee Approves Medical Cannabis for Veterans
Thu / Mar 12th
The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee has advanced two separate pieces of legislation that address veterans’ access to medical cannabis, Marijuana… Read More
VA Staff in Legalized States Can Be Fired for Cannabis Use
Mon / Mar 9th
In a memo to employees, the Department of Veterans Affairs reiterated that employees can still be fired for using cannabis… Read More
Treasury Secretary: Cannabis Cash ‘Creates Problems’ for IRS
Thu / Mar 5th
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told lawmakers on Wednesday that the cash-only nature of the cannabis industry “creates significant problems” for… Read More
Trump Proposes Cutting Federal Cannabis Protections
Wed / Feb 12th
President Donald Trump’s 2021 fiscal year budget proposal was released this week — the proposal suggests dropping federal protections for… Read More
NCIA Announces New Members of Board of Directors
Wed / Feb 5th
Newly-appointed members and several incumbents will replace long-serving members for 2020-2022 term WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Cannabis Industry Association… Read More
Sanders Pledges to Legalize Cannabis on First Day as President
Mon / Feb 3rd
Vermont Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (I) pledged over the weekend that, if he is elected, he would legalize… Read More
Feds Accused of Hiding Behind ‘Catch-22’ on Cannabis Research
Thu / Jan 16th
During the first-ever cannabis-focused House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee hearing yesterday lawmakers prodded officials from the Drug Enforcement Agency,… Read More
House Committee to Discuss Allowing Cannabis Research
Wed / Jan 15th
The House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee is set to hold a hearing today about the disconnect between federal and… Read More
House Small Business Committee Advances MORE Act
Thu / Jan 9th
The House Small Business Committee has waived its jurisdiction on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, making it… Read More
NCIA to Host Reddit AMA on Federal Cannabis Policy Reform
Wed / Jan 8th
NCIA’s Government Relations team to discuss legislative progress in the past year and next steps for reform in 2020 and… Read More
Feds Approve Ban On Flavored Vaporizers
Fri / Jan 3rd
Federal regulators have unveiled their enforcement policy on flavored e-cigarette products that includes enforcing a Food and Drug Administration-approved ban… Read More
Senate Pulls Adult-Use Industry Protection Riders from Budget Bill
Thu / Dec 26th
During federal budget negotiations the Republican-controlled Senate removed several riders from the omnibus package meant to protect the legal cannabis… Read More
EPA Approves 10 Pesticides for Hemp
Mon / Dec 23rd
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of 10 pesticides for hemp cultivation, nine of which are biopesticides and… Read More
Senate Committee Chairman Pushes Back Against SAFE Banking Act
Fri / Dec 20th
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R) is seeking public feedback on a “way to address… Read More
Chris Hagedorn: Cultivation Supplies for the Cannabis Industry
Thu / Dec 5th
Chris recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt for an interview that ranges from broad entrepreneurialism to the latest federal… Read More
Federal Regulators Lift Hemp Industry Banking Barriers
Wed / Dec 4th
Federal financial regulators will no longer treat hemp businesses as suspicious, removing a major barrier between hemp-related businesses and traditional… Read More
The MORE Act: Taking a Closer Look
Mon / Dec 2nd
Just before the Thanksgiving recess, the House Judiciary Committee made history by voting in favor of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment… Read More
Federal Cannabis Patient & Activist George McMahon Dead at 69
Mon / Dec 2nd
George McMahon, a federal cannabis patient, activist, author and one-time vice-presidential candidate with the Grassroots Party, has died, according to… Read More
McConnell Discusses CBD Regulations with FDA Commissioner Nominee
Tue / Nov 26th
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) met with U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner nominee, Dr. Stephen Hahn last week… Read More
Federal Funding Prohibited for Cannabis-Related Opioid Treatments
Mon / Nov 25th
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is prohibiting federal funds meant for opioid addiction to be used… Read More
House Committee Approves Federal Legalization Bill
Wed / Nov 20th
The House Judiciary Committee made history today when lawmakers there voted 24-10 in bipartisan favor of a bill that would… Read More
House Committee to Consider Legalization Bill Tomorrow
Tue / Nov 19th
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act tomorrow. The measure… Read More
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
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