Congressman Blumenauer Calls Marijuana Schedule III Status ‘A Revolutionary Step’ But ‘Not Quite What We Wanted,’ Here’s Why
Prompted by Attorney General Merrick Garland‘s proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, continues to push President Joe Biden‘s administration to put an end to the failed federal prohibition of cannabis.
In an updated cannabis policy memorandum issued on Tuesday, Congress’ top cannabis advocate signaled optimism.
“Schedule III is not quite what we wanted – marijuana shouldn’t be scheduled at all — but it is nonetheless a revolutionary step that sends a signal about the imperative of ending the failed war on drugs,” Blumenauer wrote. “Each year, I release a memorandum outlining the path forward to end the federal prohibition of cannabis. With the …