Chuck Schumer: Senate Will ‘Work Very Hard’ To Pass Cannabis Banking Bill Before Upcoming Elections
In a Wednesday press briefing, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) underscored the importance of passing the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, calling it a policy priority his chamber will “work very hard” to enact ahead of the upcoming elections.
Speaking to reporters, Schumer expressed confidence in the Senate’s ability to pass significant legislation, including the SAFER Banking Act. This act, along with other crucial legislative items such as rail safety and insulin affordability measures, forms part of a broader agenda Schumer and his colleagues say they are committed to advancing, reported Marijuana Moment’s Kyle Jaeger.
The majority leader highlighted the bipartisan nature of many bills passed by the Senate, emphasizing the chamber’s dedication to working on a diverse array of issues. Government funding remains a primary concern.
“We believe very strongly in so many things, and we are going to …