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$71K
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10
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1
Active Period
2022–2024
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VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2024 · first_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1003
Free to Grow Act of 2023
2024 · first_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1428
Veterans Equal Access Act
2024 · first_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.2431
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2024 · first_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: S.326
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2023 · fourth_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1003
Free to Grow Act of 2023
2023 · fourth_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1428
Veterans Equal Access Act
2023 · fourth_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.2431
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2023 · fourth_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: S.326
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2023 · third_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1003
Free to Grow Act of 2023
2023 · third_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1428
Veterans Equal Access Act
2023 · third_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.2431
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2023 · third_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: S.326
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2023 · second_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1003
Free to Grow Act of 2023
2023 · second_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1428
Veterans Equal Access Act
2023 · second_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.2431
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2023 · second_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: S.326
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2023 · first_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1003
Free to Grow Act of 2023
2023 · first_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.1428
Veterans Equal Access Act
2023 · first_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: H.R.2431
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
2023 · first_quarter · Client: MINORITIES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
We are advocating for the passage of the following Medical Marijuana research bills: 1. H.R.2431 - Veterans Equal Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] - authorizes physicians and other health care providers employed by the VA to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs. 2. Rep. Dina Tituss Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2023 Directs the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to issue between five to 25 Schedule 1 manufacturing licenses to institutions of higher education (IHE) seeking to manufacture and distribute marijuana for research projects approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Creates a working group housed within the Department of Education to produce recommendations on how to streamline and simplify the registration process for studying marijuana at IHEs. Orders the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program within the National Institute of Drug Abuse to study marijuana for biological, chemical, or public health research and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for the agricultural research of marijuana. M4MM recommends the following amendments. 3. S.326 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [Sen.-D-MT] and H.R.1003 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [Rep.-D-CA-46]- both bills direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,250
Matched citations: S.326
Source: Senate LDA