Earl Blumenauer

Blumenauer, Joyce, Lee Urge Biden Admin To Annul VA Directive Prohibiting Doctors From Recommending Medical Marijuana To Veterans
Bipartisan Push In Congress Seeks To Ease Access To Medical Marijuana For Veterans
Congressman Blumenauer Calls Marijuana Schedule III Status 'A Revolutionary Step' But 'Not Quite What We Wanted,' Here's Why
Bipartisan Push In Congress Seeks To Ease Access To Medical Marijuana For Veterans
Congressman Blumenauer Calls Marijuana Schedule III Status 'A Revolutionary Step' But 'Not Quite What We Wanted,' Here's Why
Rep Blumenauer On Marijuana Reclassification: 'Legalization Is Inevitable, Biden-Harris Admin Is Listening' To The People
Senators Warren, Fetterman Plus 18 More Dems Tell DEA 'It's Time To Act' On Cannabis Rescheduling

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'My Criminality Still Stands,' Pot Prisoner Speaks Out Amid Booming Legal Weed Sales And Biden's 'No One Should Be In Jail' Refrain
Biden Under Pressure: Grant Clemency To Federal Cannabis Prisoners, Get Answers On Barriers To Marijuana Research
President Joe Biden has been urged by a group of 36 members of Congress to grant clemency to those doing their time in federal prison for nonviolent marijuana offenses.The group, led by Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs Reps. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), sent a letter to the President on Wednesday."The continued incarceration of these individuals continues the racist legacy of the War on Drugs, contradicts the current societal and legal trends regarding marijuana, and represents an unnecessary burden on our morals and justice system," the letter says.In the meantime, in a separate letter, Blumenauer alongside his chamber colleague Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD) demanded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Administrator Anne Milgram remedy the "ineffective implementation" of the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act.
House Bill To Remove Cannabis As Obstacle To Fed Employment Faces Record-Keeping Complications
CBO says cannabis employment bill faces hurdles but could reform federal hiring with minimal costs. Discover the key insights.
Congressman Presses DEA For Action On Cannabis Scheduling Review, Calls Current Situation 'Arcane And Out-Of-Touch'
Rep Blumenauer sent another letter to the DEA's Anne Milgram, pushing for more transparency and action on cannabis reform. He urges 'full descheduling' of cannabis and for the DEA to prioritize public safety rather than criminalization.
Federal Lawmaker Says Marijuana 'Determines National Elections': 'A Hard Stance Against Cannabis Was Self Defeating'
“When we started this, decriminalization was controversial, and a minority position. Legalization was maybe supported by between a third and 40% of the general population, depending on the survey.
Cannabis Stocks And ETFs Trading Higher As Government Recommendations Ignite Hope For Industry
Cannabis stocks and ETFs opened higher on Tuesday following the release of documents related to the Department of Health and Human Service's (HHS) review of cannabis. Investors are optimistic about potential regulatory changes that could benefit the cannabis industry after the US government released 252 pages of documents confirming the HHS's recommendation that the DEA reschedule cannabis as Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The documents state that cannabis has a currently accepted medical use in treatment and potential for abuse less than drugs in Schedules I and II. In August, the Assistant Secretary for Health wrote a letter to the DEA calling for marijuana to be reclassified. The Secretary of HHS has confirmed that his department shared a comprehensive scientific review with the DEA in response to President Joe Biden's scheduling directive.
From Capitol Hill To The UN: Resolution Seeks Equity In Cannabis Industry, Urges Biden To Shatter Global Ban
In a bold move on Capitol Hill, Democratic co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus reignited the push for fair and equitable cannabis policies.
South Dakota Bill Would Require Pot Shops To Warn Guns And Weed Don't Mix, Rep. Blumenauer's 2024 Cannabis Plans And More
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a founding co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus expects another successful year of federal marijuana reform as lawmakers seize the opportunity to capitalize on massive bipartisan support generated over the last year while urging the Biden administration to advance the cause even further as election season approaches, Last Friday, the New York State Cannabis Control Board held an emergency session to review and consider two resolutions. The first one was to grant approvals to two registered organizations, allowing them to smoothly transition into the adult-use cannabis market. The second vote to approve permits for two cannabis testing labs was a success, with Falkor Laboratories LLC and Aardwolf Labs NY LLC.In the meantime, under a newly filed GOP-backed bill in South Dakota, the state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries would need to display a sign at their businesses regarding the federal law's restriction on possessing firearms for individuals consuming cannabis.In Washington state, plans are being drafted by state lawmakers to support small cannabis businesses that fall prey to burglars utilizing stolen vehicles for store break-ins.
Bipartisan Effort Seeks Legal Cannabis For Veterans Through VA: Doctors Should Decide What's Best For Each Patient
Bipartisan lawmakers sent a letter Friday to House appropriators urging them to maintain protections (contained in a spending bill) enabling physicians with the U.S.
Congressman Dave Joyce Files Cannabis Reclassification Bill Allowing Interstate Commerce, Tax Relief & More
In a significant development, Rep.
GOP Gov DeWine Says Ohioans Said Yes To Legal Weed Without Reviewing Details, Promises No Surprising Elements In His Amendments
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) met Monday with the state House Speaker Jason Stephens (R) and Senate President Matt Huffman (R) to discuss possible changes to the 
EXCLUSIVE: The SAFER Banking Act Is A Long-Awaited First Step Towards The Economic Legitimacy Of The Cannabis Industry, Says Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Panelist
“We are thrilled that the Senate Banking Committee has approved the SAFE Banking Bill,” said Boris Jordan, founder and chairman of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: CURLF), reflecting the sentiments of cannabis industry stakeholders following the historic approval o
Could Marijuana Be A Schedule III Substance? Ex-FDA Official Thinks So
Marijuana could end up being categorized as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), reported Marijuana Moment, citing a former top Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official.
Did Biden Administration Ever Send Letter Directing Marijuana Scheduling Review? HHS Has No Record Of It
Remember last October when President Biden announced pardons for all federal marijuana possessi
GOP Rep. Blasts FDA Over CBD Inaction During Historic Hearing: The Agency Wants More Money To Do Its Job
For the first time, Congress officially addressed the impact of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) inaction regarding the regulations of CBD products.
FDA, Get It Done! Says Senator In Bipartisan Push To Regulate CBD Products Prior To Committee Hearing
GOP-Controlled House Committee Blocks All Cannabis & Psychedelics Amendments To Defense Bill: Now, No Floor Vote
Not a single drug policy amendment proposed by a group of bipartisan lawmakers as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed on Thursday, reported Marijuana Moment. Republican leade
MariMed Stages The 'Boston 280E THC Party' In Protest Of 'An Unfair Tax That Burdens The Cannabis Industry'
Channeling the Boston Tea Party’s rebellious spirit while dressed in traditional colonial garb, MariMed (OTCQX: MRMD) (CSE:MRMD) executives and team members staged the ‘Boston 280E THC Party’ from a boat in Boston Harbor on July 12.
Blumenauer Urges Cannabis Reform For 100th Time: 'Insanity Even Reached The White House'
Blumenauer Marks Half A Century Of Cannabis Decriminalization In Oregon, Says It's Time For Fed Government To Catch Up
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus marked the 50th anniversary of Oregon's cannabis decriminalization. In a floor speech on Friday, Blumenauer said he was honored to be a part of the process of Oregon’s marijuana decriminalization half a century ago.
Missouri Lawmakers Create Pathway For Cannabis Banking Access Amid Federal Talks On SAFE Act
A measure that would streamline access to banking for cannabis businesses in Missouri got the green light from House members last week, reported Missouri Independent.
Optimism Runs High As Marijuana Banking Bill Heads To Senate For Consideration
As Senate lawmakers prepare to consider a marijuana banking bill this week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he's optimistic the proposed policy change will become law.
Keep Your Pot Out Of Sight, Delaware Cop Advises As State Sens. Urge Congress To Reschedule Marijuana
The latest push to move cannabis from a Schedule I controlled substance comes from a bipartisan group of Delaware lawmakers, reported Delaware Public Media.