Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Prevent DEA from Undermining State Medical Marijuana Laws

Amendment Expected to be Signed Into Law by Pres. Obama as Part of Spending Deal

Nationwide Bi-partisan Momentum for Drug Policy Reform Grows Stronger

In yet another huge victory for marijuana reform, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted today by 20 to 10 to approve an amendment offered by Senator Mikulski (D-MD) to protect state medical marijuana laws from federal interference by the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration. The amendment mirrors one that passed the House last week 242-186, and was sponsored by Rep Rohrabacher (R-CA) and Rep Farr (D-CA).

June 11, 2015

Drug Policy Alliance

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