H.R. 1227 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017
H.R. 1227 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 27, 2017, sponsored by Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide that the Act's regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties do not apply to with respect to marijuana. It removes marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols from schedule I.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2017
- 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. (Mar 16, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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