The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 placed all illicit and prescription drugs into five "schedules" (categories). Marijuana was placed in Schedule I, defining it as having a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. MPP has lobbied in support of legislation that would reflect science and move marijuana into a less restrictive category.
H.R. 2618
To provide for the therapeutic use of marijuana in situations involving life-threatening or sense-threatening illnesses and to provide adequate supplies of marihuana for such use
H.R. 912
Medical Use of Marijuana Act
