Politician Info
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Abigail Spanberger (D - VA)
Holds office U.S. House District 7
Candidate in race for U.S. House District 7 on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Position on Marijuana Decriminalization
"State policies on marijuana have rapidly evolved to reflect both public opinion and scientific data, but the federal government has failed to keep pace. I support Congress removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and allowing states to enact marijuana laws without federal interference. Additionally, I believe we should end the ban on industrial hemp by removing it from the definition of marijuana. This change would allow an agricultural industry that’s already started in the Commonwealth to flourish. Finally, I support allowing the marijuana industry to operate in a normal business environment – that means removing banking barriers to allow legitimate businesses to operate in states that have legalized marijuana for medical and adult-use.” - Abigail Spanberger for Congress
Co-sponsored Legislation
H.R.1595 - SAFE Banking Act of 2019
Votes
2022: Medical Marijuana Research Act, HR 5657
Yes
2022: MORE Act, HR 3617
Yes
2021: SAFE Banking Act, HR 1996
Yes
2020: MORE Act, HR 3884
Yes
2019: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595
Yes
2019: Blumenauer/McClintock/Norton Amendment to Protect Legalization
Yes