This bill moves marijuana to a lower schedule of the Controlled Substances Act.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Sponsor:\tRep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (Introduced 01\/27\/2023)
\nCommittees:\tHouse – Energy and Commerce; Judiciary
\nLatest Action:\tHouse – 01\/27\/2023 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. (All Actions)
\nTracker: Tip\tThis bill has the status Introduced. <\/p>\n
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