420 with CNW – Vote to Legalize Marijuana Federally Planned in Congressional Committee

420 with CNW – Vote to Legalize Marijuana Federally Planned in Congressional Committee

Two sources with information regarding an announcement that will be made soon said that this week, the Judiciary Committee of Congress is planning on holding a monumental vote that will mark the end of the federal prohibition of cannabis. The legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) and set aside funds for healing communities that were negatively affected by the war on drugs, especially the people of color, was sponsored by the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). The legislation would set aside 5% of federal tax on all marijuana sales, which would be used to pay for programs such as job training and legal services for people who are negatively impacted by the war against drugs. That fund would also be used to provide loans to small marijuana businesses that are controlled by individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Further more, the funds will be used to eliminate the hurdles in licensing and employment in the marijuana sector. Some of the programs would be managed by a new marijuana Justice Office which is a branch of the Department of Justice. One of the provisions in the legislation states that the Marijuana Opportunity…