Rep. Earl Blumenauer

Florida GOP State Senator Proposes Tax Relief For Medical Marijuana Businesses, Bucking Party Line
GOP-Led House Rules Committee Blocks Marijuana And Psychedelic Reform Amendments
US Rep Blumenauer Highlights Growing Bipartisan Support For Cannabis Legislation At Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
GOP-Led House Rules Committee Blocks Marijuana And Psychedelic Reform Amendments
US Rep Blumenauer Highlights Growing Bipartisan Support For Cannabis Legislation At Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
VA And DoD Face Criticism From Rep. Blumenauer Over 'Misguided' Denial Of PTSD Treatment With Medical Cannabis
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Cannabis: Why The VA And DOD Are Saying 'No'

Rep. Earl Blumenauer Recent News

Cannabis Controversy: Oregon Secretary Of State Shemia Fagan's Consultant Role Draws Scrutiny
Oregon Secretary of State, Shemia Fagan, has raised concerns after entering into a consulting agreement with an affiliate of the troubled cannabis dispensary chain, La Mota, whose owners are under scrutiny from multiple state agencies.
Fed Cannabis Legalization Could Provide Boost To Stocks In Second Half Of 2023, Says Bipartisan Panel At SXSW
According to politicians speaking at a SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, “there’s a narrow window for federal cannabis legalization.”
Mexico Discusses Decriminalization Of Psychedelics For Medical Treatment
This story was originally published in El Planteo and appears here with permission. A Mexican senator will present a new bill to legalize psychedelics and provide access to alternative therapy for mental health disorders. 
International Effort To Reform Drug Policies In Colombia & Mexico, Presidents Announce Bilateral Agenda
President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently met to discuss geopolitical, commercial, cultural and cooperation issues for the development of both countries.
New Data Sheds Light On How Financial Institutions Work With Cannabis Companies
Ever wonder how financial institutions work with cannabis businesses? A new comprehensive report, released by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), provides up-to-date details and a state-level breakdown.
Rep. Barbara Lee Requests Financial Data On Barriers Faced By Minority Cannabis Entrepreneurs
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently received a letter signed by Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-13) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) requesting data on financial services offered to minority cannabis businesses.
U.S. Reps Visit Colombia As Cannabis Legalization Moves Forward Under New Government
After the Colombian House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis, a U.S. congressional delegation visited.
House Judiciary Committee Will Soon Vote On Series Of Cannabis Bills, Here Are The Details
The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), is preparing to vote on a series of criminal justice reform bills.
Could Ending Cannabis Testing Solve Labor And Supply Chain Issues? Here's What Rep. Blumenauer Says
After a tentative deal between unions and railway companies, Rep.
A New Federal Bill Would Help Small Weed Farmers Compete With Big MSOs
Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Earl Blumenauer filed a bill that would help small cannabis growers compete against multi-state operators when (and if) marijuana is federally legalized.
Hidden Supply Chain Logjams: Weed Smoking Truck Drivers, Says DOT
According to federal data provided by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), a spiking number of commercial truck drivers are being relieved of duty following positive drug screens for marijuana.
The US Cannabis Council Announced A New Media Campaign During A Briefing On SAFE Banking For Cannabis Businesses
On Wednesday, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Steven Hawkins, CEO of the U.S. Cannabis Council, for a briefing about marijuana banking reform.
Congress: Two New Bills Would Pressure The DEA To Allow Patient Access To Psychedelics And Marijuana
On July 20, bipartisan lawmakers from both chambers of Congress sent companion bills clarifying that federal Right to Try (RTT) laws give terminally-ill patients access to Schedule I substances including mariju
Reps. Perlmutter and Blumenauer Ask For Inclusion Of Cannabis SAFE Banking In America COMPETES Act
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act by a vote of 321-101 on 4/20.
GOP Rep. Brian Mast Selected As Co-Chair of Congressional Cannabis Caucus
On Friday, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) was selected by the Congressional Cannabis Caucus (CCC) to serve as co-chair of the panel, replacing the late Rep. Don Young (R-AK).
Lawmakers Send Bipartisan Letter To DEA: Allow Psilocybin Treatment Under Right-To-Try Laws
Bipartisan members of Congress sent a letter on Tuesday requesting that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) allow terminally ill patients to use psilocybin as an investigational treatment without the fear of federal prosecution, reported Marijuana
Bipartisan Marijuana Research Bill Would Allow Scientists To Access Products From Cannabis Dispensaries
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers introduced a bill on Thursday to remove barriers to conducting research on marijuana. The bill will allow scientists to access cannabis from state-legal dispensaries.