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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fri / Oct 18th
In an interview with Task & Purpose, former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said the “time is now” to research… Read More
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
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
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
