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Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 610

Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2023

This bill moves marijuana to a lower schedule of the Controlled Substances Act.

Specifically, it directs the Drug Enforcement Administration to transfer marijuana from schedule I to schedule III. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; that has no currently accepted medical use; and that is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule III controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has less potential for abuse than a schedule I or II substance; that has a currently accepted medical use; and that has low or moderate risk of dependence if abused.

Current Status of Bill HR 610

Bill HR 610 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2023. Bill HR 610 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2023.  Bill HR 610's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 610

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 610

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Justice
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 610

Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2023
Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2023
To provide for the rescheduling of marijuana into schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

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