Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013

MPP believes marijuana should be taxed and regulated in a manner similar to alcohol. We lobbied members of Congress to support legislation and congressional action to further that goal. Legislation we support includes but is not limited to HR 499, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and HR 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act.

Client expense: $11,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

MPP believes marijuana prohibition has failed and the individuals who use marijuana should not be subject to arrest or prosecution. We lobbied members of congress on legislation to further this goal, such as HR 499, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and HR 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act.

Client expense: $11,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Lobbying in support of Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013 (H.R. 499). Lobbying in support of Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013 (H.R. 1523). General issues related to the cannabis industry and the need for elected officials in Washington to represent their state by urging the Obama administration to allow states to establish and carry out their own laws related to cannabis.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied members of Congress to end marijuana prohibition and instead tax and regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. Bills related to this objective include, but are not limited to H.R. 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act, and H.R. 499, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Urged members of congress to support taxing and regulating marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol, and changing federal law to allow states to do so free of federal interference. Bills related to this objective include but are not limited to H.R. 499, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and H.R. 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Lobbying in support of Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013 (H.R. 499). Lobbying in support of Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013 (H.R. 1523). General issues related to the cannabis industry and the need for elected officials in Washington to represent their state by urging the Obama administration to allow states to establish and carry out their own laws related to cannabis.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 499, Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana; H.R. 964, Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana; H.R. 1523, Respect STate Marijuana Laws Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana; S. 619, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013, issues related to mandatory minimum sentencing;S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, issues related to immigation and drug policy; S. 1410, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2014, issues related to mandatory minimum sentencing.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbying in support of Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013 (H.R. 499). Lobbying in support of Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013 (H.R. 1523). General issues related to the cannabis industry and the need for elected officials in Washington to represent their state by urging the Obama administration to allow states to establish and carry out their own laws related to cannabis.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Urged members of Congress and relevant agencies to support medical marijuana and the taxation/regulation of marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. Bills related to this objective include but are not limited to H.R. 499, the "Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013," and H.R. 1523 the "Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013."

Client expense: $8,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Urged members of congress to support taxing and regulating marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol, and changing federal law to allow states to do so free of federal interference. Bills related to this objective include but are not limited to H.R. 499, the "Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013," and H.R. 1523 the "Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013."

Client expense: $8,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 499, Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana; H.R. 964, Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana; H.R. 1523, Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana; H.R. 446, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2013, issues related to over-incarceration; S. 619, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013, issues related to mandatory minimum sentencing; H.R. 2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013, issues relaed to BoP population and risk assessment; H.R. 2652, Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2013, issues related to marijuana and banking; H.R. 784, States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act, issues related to marijuana and asset forfeiture; S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, issues related to immigration and drug policy.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Lobbying in support of H.R. 499, Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013. Lobbying in support of H.R. 1523, Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013. General issues related to the cannabis industry and the need for elected official in Washington to represent their state by urging the Obama administration to allow states to establish and carry out their own laws related to cannabis.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

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. 1653, 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. Lobbying in support of H.R. 710, the Truth in Trials Act, which would give an affirmative defense against federal charges to anyone in compliance with a state medical marijuana law. Lobbying in support of H.R. 784, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act, which would prevent federal officials from using asset forfeiture laws against property owners who lease to medical marijuana dispensaries that operate in compliance with state medical marijuana laws. 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.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Lobbying in support of H.R. 499, Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, which would create a regulatory framework for marijuana. General Issues related to the cannabis industry and the need for elected officials in Washington to represent their state by urging the Obama administration to allow states to establish and carry out their own laws related to cannabis.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 499, Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana H.R. 964, Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana H.R. 1523, Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013, issues related to legalizing marijuana H.R. 446, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2013, issues related to over-incarcerationS. 619, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013, issues related to mandatory minimum sentencing Issues relaed to BoP population and possible risk assessment legislation

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)