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Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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2015 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Lobbied House and Senate to allow Veterans Affairs physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans when appropriate.
Lobbied House and Senate lawmakers and officials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse for the removal of onerous, duplicative, and unnecessary barriers to research into potential medical applications of marijuana.
Source: Senate LDA
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.
Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
Because marijuana is a "Schedule I" Controlled Substance, section 280E of the Internal Revenue Service Code prevents legitimate, legal marijuana businesses from deducting ordinary business expenses. MPP lobbied to address this inefficient and job-killing policy, including through support of HR 2240, the Small Business Tax Equity Act.
Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
Because marijuana is illegal under federal law, banks are reluctant to provide depository services to marijuana businesses. MPP lobbied to address this public safety concern. We lobbied on behalf of HR 2652, the Small Business Access to Banking Act, and lobbied the Departments of Justice and Treasury directly.
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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."
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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."
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
Lobbied members of congress to amend section 280E of the IRS code so that marijuana businesses can deduct ordinary business expenses like any other business. Bills related to this objective include, but are not limited to H.R. 2240, the Small Business Tax Equity Act.
Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
Urged members of Congress and relevant agencies to fix an error in IRS tax code that prevents legitimate, state-legal marijuana businesses from taking ordinary business deductions in the course of paying their taxes. Specific legislation includes H.R. 2240, the "Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2013."
Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
Urged members of Congress and relevant agencies to allow legitimate, state-legal marijuana businesses to have access to banking services, such as credit card processing and depository services. Legislation aimed to further this purpose includes H.R. 2652, the "Marijuana Business Access to Banking Act of 2013."
Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
Urged members of congress to change federal law to allow the marijuana industry to have access to banking services. Currently, banks are unwilling to provide financial services to marijuana businesses because of federal money laundering laws and marijuana's status as a Schedule I drug. Bills related to this objective include, but are not limited to H.R. 2652, the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act.
Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
Lobbied members of congress to provide the marijuana industry with access to banking and financial services. Currently, because of federal money laundering laws and marijuana's status as a Schedule I drug, banks are unwilling to provide financial services to the marijuana industry. Bills related to this objective include but are not limited to H.R. 2652, the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act.
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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."
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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."
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
States' Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
Urged members of Congress to allow states to move forward with enacting and implementing laws that allow individuals with debilitating illnesses to purchase and/or grow and use marijuana for medical purposes with their doctors' approval. Specific legislation supported includes H.R. 689, the "States' Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act."
States' Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
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.
States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act
Client: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT · Firm: MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
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.
Lobbied House and Senate Appropriations committees to remove rider sponsored by Rep. Andy Harris that prevents the District from spending its own locally raised tax dollars to determine its own marijuana laws.
Lobbied House and Senate for legislation or appropriations amendments that would allow marijuana businesses to access banking services.
Lobbied House and Senate to tax and regulate marijuana, or to at least change federal law to allow states to do so without violating federal law.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied House and Senate to tax and regulate marijuana, or to at least change federal law to allow states to do so without violating federal law.
Lobbied House and Senate Appropriations committees to remove rider sponsored by Rep. Andy Harris that prevents the District from spending its own locally raised tax dollars to determine its own marijuana laws.
Lobbied House and Senate lawmakers and officials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse for the removal of onerous, duplicative, and unnecessary barriers to research into potential medical applications of marijuana.
Lobbied House and Senate to allow Veterans Affairs physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans when appropriate.
Lobbied House and Senate for legislation or appropriations amendments that would allow marijuana businesses to access banking services.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied House and Senate Appropriations committees to remove rider sponsored by Rep. Andy Harris that prevents the District from spending its own locally raised tax dollars to determine its own marijuana laws.
Lobbied House and Senate to tax and regulate marijuana, or to at least change federal law to allow states to do so without violating federal law.
Lobbied House and Senate for legislation or appropriations amendments that would allow marijuana businesses to access banking services.
Lobbied House and Senate to allow Veterans Affairs physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans when appropriate.
Lobbied House and Senate lawmakers and officials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse for the removal of onerous, duplicative, and unnecessary barriers to research into potential medical applications of marijuana.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied House and Senate for legislation or appropriations amendments that would allow marijuana businesses to access banking services.
Lobbied House and Senate Appropriations committees to remove rider sponsored by Rep. Andy Harris that prevents the District from spending its own locally raised tax dollars to determine its own marijuana laws.
Lobbied House and Senate to tax and regulate marijuana, or to at least change federal law to allow states to do so without violating federal law.
Lobbied House and Senate to allow Veterans Affairs physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans when appropriate.
Lobbied House and Senate lawmakers and officials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse for the removal of onerous, duplicative, and unnecessary barriers to research into potential medical applications of marijuana.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied House and Senate to tax and regulate marijuana, or to at least change federal law to allow states to do so without violating federal law.
Lobbied House and Senate for legislation or appropriations amendments that would allow marijuana businesses to access banking services.
Lobbied House and Senate Appropriations committees to remove rider sponsored by Rep. Andy Harris that prevents the District from spending its own locally raised tax dollars to determine its own marijuana laws.
Lobbied House and Senate to allow Veterans Affairs physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans when appropriate.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied members of Congress to sign a letter, eventually sent by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, to the director of Health and Human Services, urging her to abolish undue burdens on the conduct of research related to marijuana for medical purposes.
Lobbied members of Congress to support an amendment, sponsored by Representatives Rohrabacher and Farr, to the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill that seeks to block funding to the Department of Justice for enforcement of federal marijuana laws against individuals and businesses in states that authorize medical marijuana for activity in compliance with those medical marijuana laws.
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Because marijuana is illegal under federal law, banks are reluctant to provide depository services to marijuana businesses. MPP lobbied to address this public safety concern. We lobbied on behalf of HR 2652, the Small Business Access to Banking Act, and lobbied the Departments of Justice and Treasury directly.
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.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
Urged members of congress to change federal law to allow the marijuana industry to have access to banking services. Currently, banks are unwilling to provide financial services to marijuana businesses because of federal money laundering laws and marijuana's status as a Schedule I drug. Bills related to this objective include, but are not limited to H.R. 2652, the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Urged members of Congress and relevant agencies to allow legitimate, state-legal marijuana businesses to have access to banking services, such as credit card processing and depository services. Legislation aimed to further this purpose includes H.R. 2652, the "Marijuana Business Access to Banking Act of 2013."
Urged members of Congress and relevant agencies to fix an error in IRS tax code that prevents legitimate, state-legal marijuana businesses from taking ordinary business deductions in the course of paying their taxes. Specific legislation includes H.R. 2240, the "Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2013."
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Exploratory discussions about the possibility of a federal excise tax on marijuana.
Lobbying in support of House Amendment 208 to H.R. 1947, which would allow universities to cultivate hemp for research purposes.
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.
Lobbied members of Congress to support an amendment, sponsored by Representatives Rohrabacher and Farr, to the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill that seeks to block funding to the Department of Justice for enforcement of federal marijuana laws against individuals and businesses in states that authorize medical marijuana for activity in compliance with those medical marijuana laws.
Briefed members of the committee and staff ahead of a hearing on May 9th regarding the District's recently enacted law decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Lobbied members of the House Appropriations Committee to oppose an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, offered by Rep. Harris, that seeks to block the District's implementation of that law.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
MPP believes policies like pre-employment and public benefit eligibility drug testing that discriminate against marijuana users steer those individuals toward more dangerous drugs, like alcohol. Consequently, we lobby members of Congress to oppose such policies.
Because marijuana is a "Schedule I" Controlled Substance, section 280E of the Internal Revenue Service Code prevents legitimate, legal marijuana businesses from deducting ordinary business expenses. MPP lobbied to address this inefficient and job-killing policy, including through support of HR 2240, the Small Business Tax Equity Act.
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.
MPP lobbied to pass legislation decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in the District of Columbia. We also lobby members of Congress not to obstruct such legislation from taking effect since Congress effectively has veto power over the DC Council.
MPP believes veterans should have access to effective PTSD treatments, including medical marijuana. We lobbied members of congress to and relevant agencies to allow research into this potential treatment option.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Lobbied members of congress to amend section 280E of the IRS code so that marijuana businesses can deduct ordinary business expenses like any other business. Bills related to this objective include, but are not limited to H.R. 2240, the Small Business Tax Equity Act.
Lobbied members of congress to provide the marijuana industry with access to banking and financial services. Currently, because of federal money laundering laws and marijuana's status as a Schedule I drug, banks are unwilling to provide financial services to the marijuana industry. Bills related to this objective include but are not limited to H.R. 2652, the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act.
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.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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."
Urged members of Congress to allow states to move forward with enacting and implementing laws that allow individuals with debilitating illnesses to purchase and/or grow and use marijuana for medical purposes with their doctors' approval. Specific legislation supported includes H.R. 689, the "States' Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act."
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."
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE