House Democrats Urge DEA To Speed Up Cannabis Rescheduling

Top Democrats from influential House committees are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to expedite the process of rescheduling cannabis.

In a letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), ranking members of the Judiciary and Energy & Commerce Committees respectively, stressed the need for quick action following a scientific review by the Biden administration.

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According to Marijuana Moment, the lawmakers argue that cannabis has “less potential for abuse than other drugs” and serves an “accepted medical use in treatment.”

Their comments align with recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and …

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