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Today, the House will vote on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, a bill I introduced which focuses on decriminalizing marijuana & restorative justice.
Here's why I intro'd the MORE Act w/ @RepBarbaraLee & @repblumenauer. https://nadler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=394467
Here's why I intro'd the MORE Act w/ @RepBarbaraLee & @repblumenauer. https://nadler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=394467
America's marijuana laws disproportionately harm individuals and communities of color, leading to convictions that damage job prospects and the ability to vote. As the legal marijuana industry grows, Congress has a responsibility to ensure our policies are equitable & inclusive.
The MORE Act seeks to right the wrongs the War on Drugs perpetrated by expunging criminal convictions, reinvesting in communities of color, and promoting equitable participation in the legal marijuana industry.
There is no reason for cannabis to be classified as a federally scheduled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. The MORE Act deschedules cannabis, allowing states to establish their own marijuana regulations and providing medical marijuana access to veterans in need.
The MORE Act is a common-sense bill that will make a tangible, real difference in the lives of millions of Americans. I'm proud of this bill centered around ideals of racial, economic, and moral justice and I look forward to the House passing it today. #WeWantMore
