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S.2400: Expanding Cannabis Research and Information Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Expanding Cannabis Research and Information Act This bill changes marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, which allows it to be dispensed, subject to certain limitations, for accepted medical uses with a written or oral prescription. The bill also requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to collaborate with specified agencies to develop a national cannabis research agenda that must address (1) the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5253-5254)
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| July 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |