Congress
House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill in Historic Vote
The bipartisan legislation passed 321-103, and now heads to the Senate.
Will the US House Pass the SAFE Banking Act?
Lawmakers say the bill, which has strong bi-partisan support and 206 co-sponsors, has enough votes to pass.
Senate Committee Approves McConnell’s Push for a Fast, Lenient FDA Policy on CBD
The bill will “allow rural entrepreneurs an opportunity to start to grow their businesses and create much-needed jobs,” Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley said during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Thursday.
Bill Introduced in Congress to Remove Cannabis as a “Deportable Offense” for Immigrants
“This anti-immigrant agenda from the Trump administration stands in contrast to the policies of dozens of states that have legalized or decriminalized marijuana.”
Mitch McConnell Pressures the FDA to Go Easy on Hemp-Derived CBD
The push could give CBD-based food additives and dietary supplements the green light.
When It Comes to Cannabis, Congress Is Thinking About More Than Just Banking or Legalization
There are close to sixty cannabis-related bills pending consideration in Congress, and some have serious support.
Hemp: Regulators Pledge to Untangle the Rules
Officials from three federal agencies updated a Senate committee on their progress in drafting regulations for hemp production and products.
Cannabis and Banking: An Unprecedented Senate Hearing
Both advocates and enemies of the SAFE Banking Act got to make their case.
The Racial Justice Case for Legalizing Cannabis Gets a Congressional Hearing
Lawmakers and witnesses argue that done properly, legalization could right some historic wrongs.
Veterans Groups Push the VA: More Cannabis Research, Please.
At a congressional hearing, the VA refused to support any of the four bills under consideration calling for more research and access. But the advocates see an alternative to opioids.
Small Cannabis Businesses Ask Congress for a Hand
Hindered by a lack of access to loans and banking services, owners hope for help from the Small Business Administration.
US House Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bill with Key Cannabis Protections
The “cannabis industry is here to stay,” said Rep. Barbara Lee, co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus.
US House Subcommittee OKs Spending Bill with Key Cannabis Protections
The bill could offer some cannabis banking protections and would allow the District of Columbia to legalize adult use sales.
On Capitol Hill, Cannabis Industry Pushes Social Justice Goals
The National Cannabis Industry Association discussed its social justice goals with some Congress members, and said businesses should take a more active role in equity efforts.
How the Cannabis Industry Hopes to Get The SAFE Banking Act Through Congress
At an industry event, lobbyists and politicians laid out a three-pronged strategy.
Medical Cannabis for Troubled Veterans? A Congressional Subcommittee Takes Up the Complicated Topic
A Veterans’ Affairs subcommittee discussed three cannabis-related bills as part of a range of efforts to prevent service members from committing suicide, and to treat a number of mental and physical conditions.
