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- H.R.1782
H.R.1782: Medical Use of Marijuana Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 18, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medical Use of Marijuana Act - Moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act. Declares that, in a State in which marijuana may be prescribed or recommended by a physician for medical use, no provision of the Controlled Substances Act or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) shall restrict: (1) the prescription or recommendation of marijuana by a physician for medical use; (2) an individual from...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| June 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |