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)
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 113th Congress
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- H.R. 3092: E. Clay Shaw, Jr. Missing Children's Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2013
- H.R. 3190: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2013
- H.R. 3626: To extend the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for 10 years.
- H.R. 4120: To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- H.R. 3627: Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013
- H.R. 1528: Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2014
- S. 1799: Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2013
- H.R. 4323: Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2014
- H.R. 1447: Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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