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HOUSE 493116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act of 2019

Last Action
1/11/2019

Actions

  • 2019-01-11Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2019-01-11Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2019-01-11Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E36)
  • 2019-01-11Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-11Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-11 (00)

Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from prosecuting marijuana-related conduct that is authorized by state law, subject to specified exceptions.

Cosponsors (10)

  • Steve Cohen (D-TN)
  • DON YOUNG (R-AK)
  • Dina Titus (D-NV)
  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
  • PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)
  • Katie Hill (D-CA)
  • JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
  • Elaine Luria (D-VA)

Subjects

  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • State and local government operations
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