MORE Act

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4325, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of the MORE Act is to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis at the federal level. This means that it would remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances, effectively legalizing it nationwide.

In addition to decriminalization, the MORE Act also aims to address the social and racial injustices that have been perpetuated by the War on Drugs. The bill includes provisions for expunging prior marijuana convictions, reinvesting in communities that have been disproportionately affected by drug enforcement policies, and providing resources for individuals impacted by the criminalization of cannabis.

The MORE Act was first introduced in 2019 and has since gained support from a growing number of lawmakers and advocacy groups. It passed the House of Representatives in December 2020, but did not advance in the Senate. However, with the changing political landscape and increasing public support for marijuana legalization, there is renewed hope that the MORE Act may eventually become law. Overall, the MORE Act represents a significant step towards ending the federal prohibition of marijuana and addressing the social and racial disparities that have resulted from decades of drug enforcement policies. It is a complex and comprehensive piece of legislation that has the potential to have far-reaching impacts on the criminal justice system and the cannabis industry in the United States.