Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act This bill establishes a new, separate registration process to facilitate research on marijuana. Specifically, the bill directs the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to follow procedures specified in the bill to register (1) practitioners to conduct marijuana research, and (2) manufacturers to supply marijuana for the research. The bill allows certain registered entities (including institutions of higher education, practitioners, and ma…
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 293 politicians tracked
217
YEA
74
NAY
0
PRESENT
2
NOT VOTING
BY PARTY
MONEY ON THIS BILL
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TRAIL AI
HR 8454, the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, was designed to expand research opportunities for medical marijuana and cannabidiol products. The bill passed with 217 votes in favor and 74 against, with all 144 voting Democrats supporting it and Republicans splitting 73-74 on the measure, and was subsequently signed into law. The legislation addressed the regulatory framework for conducting scientific research into medical applications of cannabis and its derivatives.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.