Marijuana Policy in Congress
2009 was a breakthrough year on the federal level. In 2010, we hope to build on our success and continue pushing marijuana policy reform forward. Please visit MPP's action center and take action on new issues in the 111th Congress.
MPP's federal goals for 2010 are to:
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Introduce groundbreaking legislation to tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol
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Monitor Department of Justice compliance with the new non-interference policy regarding state medical marijuana laws
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Work with the Obama administration to facilitate medical marijuana research
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Hold a hearing on the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act
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Eliminate funding for the drug czar's wasteful anti-marijuana ad campaign
Recent Legislation
There are four important pieces of legislation currently under consideration in Congress:
H.R. 2943: The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act
H.R. 2943 would eliminate federal criminal penalties for possession of up to three and a half ounces of marijuana, as well as the not-for-profit transfer of one ounce of marijuana.
H.R. 2835: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act
H.R. 2835 would reschedule marijuana, allowing doctors nationwide to prescribe it to patients in need. It would also create protections in federal law for states that wish to protect medical marijuana patients.
H.R. 3939: The Truth In Trials Act
Congressman Sam Farr’s Truth In Trials Act would protect state-sanctioned medical marijuana patients and providers from charges in federal court.
The National Criminal Justice Act of 2009
Introduced by Senator Jim Webb, the National Criminal Justice Act of 2009 would create a commission to study the rising prison population and make recommendations on reforming America's criminal justice system.
Visit MPP's action center and take action on new issues in the 111th Congress.
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