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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Trump Admin Reschedules State-Licensed Marijuana to Open Research Path

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana will be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, initiating an expedited hearing to fully reschedule the substance; the move is aimed at expanding research and patient care, though it does not yet apply to marijuana generally. It follows a separate executive order from Trump to speed the review of psychedelic therapies, signaling broader reforms to medical research and treatment.

via Fox News|

#drug-policy #fda #marijuana-scheduling

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"FDA Commissioner Testifies on Hemp Regulations and Food Safety Oversight at Congressional Hearing"

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf urges the DEA not to delay in making a decision on rescheduling marijuana, emphasizing the need for a regulatory scheme for cannabis. He also highlights the complexities of regulating cannabis, especially in the context of medical and recreational use. Meanwhile, the FDA is facing criticism for its refusal to regulate hemp products like CBD, with lawmakers expressing concerns about the lack of regulations and the potential dangers to consumers. The Biden administration continues to push for marijuana reform, with President Biden issuing cannabis pardons and Vice President Harris advocating for the DEA to expedite its review and rescheduling process.

via Marijuana Moment|

#cannabis-regulation #congressional-hearing #dea

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Leaders Respond to Biden Official's Marijuana Scheduling Update

Congressional marijuana reform leaders are optimistic that a cannabis scheduling review, directed by President Joe Biden, could be completed this year, according to a top Biden administration official. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said that he hopes to send the president a scheduling decision “this year.” Three co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus expressed cautious optimism that the secretary will follow through with action in the coming months. Once HHS finalizes its review, it will send a scheduling recommendation to DEA, which makes the final call.

via Marijuana Moment|

#biden-administration #congressional-cannabis-caucus #controlled-substances-act