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Marijuana groups call on Biden to remove cannabis from Controlled Substances Act

Healthcare Consumer Marijuana groups call on Biden to remove cannabis from Controlled Substances Act. Marijuana Justice Coalition asks the administration to deschedule cannabis from the CSA altogether. The group argues that rescheduling will still permit the federal criminalization of marijuana and criminal penalties. The DEA is currently considering moving cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III.

Marijuana banking could pass House in must-pass bill - report

Healthcare Consumer Marijuana banking could pass House in must-pass bill - report. The SAFER Banking Act would allow cannabis companies to do business with the U.S. Banking system. The bill could be attached to a must- pass bill that needs to be approved by the end of the year.

Marijuana banking unlikely to pass House due to Republican leadership spat

Marijuana banking reform legislation unlikely to pass House due to Republican leadership spat. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's struggle to retain his leadership position is likely to kill momentum. Sen. Rand Paul says Johnson won't want to take on legislation his party doesn't want. The House Republican Party Committee is opposing marijuana banking reform.

'Senator Presses Attorney General Garland On Marijuana Banking Bill's Impact On Criminal Investigations' - Marijuana Moment

Democratic senator presses attorney general about a bipartisan marijuana banking bill. Sen. Jack Reed asked Merrick Garland for his opinion on a controversial section of the bill. Section 10 of the original bill would have required banks to notify criminals when their accounts are terminated. Garland says he can't comment on the specific provisions of the legislation.

'Marijuana Companies Ask Federal Court To Set Oral Arguments On DOJ Claim That Cannabis 'Tourism' Justifies Prohibition Enforcement' - Marijuana Moment

Marijuana companies are asking a federal court to schedule oral arguments in a case against the federal government. The Justice Department says cannabis legalization attracts out-of-state tourism and justifies prohibition. The companies are seeking to shield their in-state activities from federal enforcement. DOJ has filed a motion to dismiss the suit.

Marijuana banking legislation could be attached to crypto bill - report

Healthcare Consumer Marijuana banking legislation could be attached to crypto bill - report. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer brought up the prospect to the House Financial Services Committee in August. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act could be added to a bill aimed at cryptocurrency regulation. The SAFER Banking bill would bring about marijuana banking reform.

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