H.R. 8454 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
H.R. 8454 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jul 21, 2022, sponsored by Earl Blumenauer with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-215
What it does
Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act This act establishes a new, separate registration process to facilitate research on marijuana. Specifically, the act directs the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to follow procedures specified in the act to register (1) practitioners to conduct marijuana research, and (2) manufacturers to supply marijuana for the research.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2022
- Passed the HouseJul 26, 2022
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentNov 29, 2022
- Became lawDec 2, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-215. (Dec 2, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 26, 2022 · Passed325–95
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion ActHouse · Jul 26, 2022
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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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