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Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2026

5/1/2026, 7:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8394

The bill "To streamline the process for institutions of higher education to research marijuana" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 20, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 8394

Bill HR 8394 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2026. Bill HR 8394 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2026.  Bill HR 8394's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, 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 April 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8394

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8394

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8394

To streamline the process for institutions of higher education to research marijuana.
To streamline the process for institutions of higher education to research marijuana.

Comments

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Bristol Cunningham

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1 month ago

This bill will help advance research on marijuana in higher education. It's a step forward.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8394

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