GOP-Led Congressional Committee Passes Bill To Block Cannabis Rescheduling, Deny State Protections
The GOP-led House Appropriations Committee passed a controversial spending bill on Tuesday with provisions aimed at obstructing the rescheduling of marijuana under federal law.
How? The bill specifically prevents the Department of Justice from reallocating funds to either reschedule or deschedule marijuana, a significant move amid ongoing discussions to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, noted Marijuana Moment which first reported the news.
This legislative action coincides with the DEA’s proposal earlier this year to reconsider cannabis’s scheduling, potentially easing restrictions on medical marijuana and scientific research.
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The bill also amends existing regulations to impose stricter penalties for cannabis sales within proximity to schools and public …