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Congressional Researchers Inform Lawmakers of Potential Legal Ramifications of Federal Marijuana Prohibition Amid Rescheduling Efforts

Congressional Research Service Updates Reports on Legal Consequences of Federal Marijuana Rescheduling

The Biden administration’s move to reschedule marijuana under federal law has sparked a flurry of activity in Congress, with researchers updating reports on the legal consequences of the federal-state cannabis policy gap. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) released two updated reports this week, highlighting the potential impact of rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.

One report, titled “State Marijuana ‘Legalization’ and Federal Drug Law: A Brief Overview for Congress,” outlines the current divide between federal and state marijuana laws. Despite the majority of states legalizing medical or recreational marijuana, federal prohibition still looms large, with potential criminal liabilities for individuals involved in the industry.

The second report focuses on the appropriations rider that has been annually renewed since 2014, preventing the Justice Department from interfering in state medical cannabis programs. While the rider provides some protections for medical marijuana states, it does not extend to adult-use states, leaving them vulnerable to federal prosecution.

As Congress considers the implications of rescheduling marijuana and closing the federal-state policy gap, advocates are pushing for broader reforms, including full legalization and a federal regulatory framework for cannabis. However, with a divided Congress and opposition from key lawmakers, the path forward remains uncertain.

In the meantime, stakeholders are closely watching the rescheduling effort and urging lawmakers to pass a bipartisan marijuana banking bill that is currently pending in the Senate. The outcome of these legislative efforts could have far-reaching implications for the future of marijuana policy in the United States.

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