By WeedWorthy on Thursday, 17 May 2018
Category: Political

Rohrabacher–Blumenauer Renewal OK’d by Congressional Committee - Cannabis News

A powerful Congressional committee on Thursday voted to extend federal protections for state-legal medical marijuana. It’s the latest example of how Congress is progressing on cannabis, one small step at a time.

The US House Appropriations Committee passed by voice vote an amendment introduced by US Rep. David Joyce (R-OH) that would ban the Department of Justice from using its funds to intervene with state laws that allow the growth, distribution, and use of cannabis for medical use.

The bill will now be considered by the full House of Representatives.

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Bruce Kennedy ~ Leafly.com ~ 

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