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H.R. 5226 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Charlotte's Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014

H.R. 5226 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jul 28, 2014, sponsored by Scott Perry with 38 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jul 28, 2014
Co-sponsors
38
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Charlotte's Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol: (1) from the definition of "marihuana," and (2) from treatment as a controlled substance under such Act. Defines: (1) "therapeutic hemp" to mean the plant Cannabis sativa L.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Scott Perry (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 17 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 28, 2014
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Sep 26, 2014)

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