National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy Act of 2013

Lobbying in support of H.R. 689, the States' Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act, which would allow for the rescheduling of marijuana in order for states' medical marijuana programs to operate without federal interference, and be immune from prosecution under federal law, if their actions are in compliance with state and local law. Lobbying in support of H.R. 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013, which would prevent the federal government from continuing to prosecute residents who are acting in accordance with their state's marijuana laws. Lobbying in support of H.R. 1635, to Establish the National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy, which would create a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy to examine conflicts between state and federal laws. Lobbying in support of H.R. 499, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, which would create a regulatory framework for marijuana. General discussions on possibility of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on marijuana policy. General lobbying related to the U.S. Department of Justice interfering with state marijuana laws.