Cannabis Summit Set To Shake Up Washington DC: Bipartisan Lawmakers, Industry Leaders Rally For Decriminalization On 420 Day Of Action
A coalition of bipartisan cannabis advocates, industry leaders and grassroots organizations mobilized by the Last Prisoner Project (LPP) will convene in the nation’s capital on April 18, 2024, for a 420 Unity Day of Action. This gathering marks a unified effort to pressure Congress and President Biden to enact comprehensive cannabis reform, including legalization, the liberation of incarcerated individuals and retroactive relief measures.
Mobilizing An Unprecedented Coalition
Led by prominent figures such as Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon), the summit aims to rally support across party lines, denouncing the inherent inequities of cannabis criminalization. Elected officials and grassroots activists alike will converge on Capitol Hill for a series of strategic engagements, from press conferences to lobbying sessions, amplifying the urgent call for reform.
Over 30 organizations, spanning advocacy groups, industry associations and social justice movements, have pledged their …