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Introduced
06/27/2019
06/27/2019
In Committee
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To decriminalize cannabis, to establish an Equitable Licensing Grant Program in the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. This bill removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute marijuana. Additionally, the bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish the Equitable Licensing Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program is to support the implementation of cannabis licensing programs that minimize barriers to licensing and employment for individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs.
AI Summary
This bill decriminalizes cannabis by removing it from the list of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminating related criminal penalties. Additionally, the bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish the Equitable Licensing Grant Program, which aims to support the implementation of cannabis licensing programs that minimize barriers to licensing and employment for individuals adversely impacted by the "war on drugs." The grant program has several key provisions, such as waiving license application fees, prohibiting denials based on cannabis-related convictions, and establishing oversight boards and community-based support programs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 07/30/2019)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3544/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3544/BILLS-116hr3544ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3544/BILLS-116hr3544ih.pdf.pdf |
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