SAFE Banking Act of 2023

S.253 - Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act of 2021

S.1276 - Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (2017-18)

“It’s clear that, like much of the failed ‘war on drugs,’ the criminal enforcement approach to marijuana regulation has resulted in serious injustices... Black, Latino, and Native Americans are arrested and prosecuted for marijuana offenses at much higher rates than White Americans, despite data indicating that marijuana use is quite similar across all of these groups. That’s why it’s important that, as cannabis production transitions to the legal marketplace, we ensure that groups historically targeted for prosecution should have full opportunity to participate. And we should direct a substantial portion of cannabis tax revenues to programs that aid individuals and communities harmed by the ‘war on drugs.’”  7/26/22

Tweet - "I applaud @POTUS 's decision to pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana & quickly review how the drug is scheduled under fed law. These are critical steps to making our system of justice fairer & undoing the harm caused by the failed "war on drugs."" 10/6/22

"To think we have six or eight states that have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes and even more for medical purposes, and Washington is singing out of a different hymn book. It's not good," Durbin said. "We've got to decide. Are we going to acknowledge states' rights in this area or are we going to demand a federal standard? I think the states and the referenda in those states are moving us in a direction to at least use marijuana for medical purposes."
1/9/18
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article193701794.html

"No, I tell ya, I think we ought to ... let's approach it this way: let's watch how the states deal with medical marijuana before we try to establish a national policy."
8/07/13
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/senator-dick-durbin-weighs-medical-marijuana#stream/0

Rather, Durbin says the U.S. needs to loosen up on sentences for drug crimes. He says too much money is spent to imprison drug offenders who aren't dangerous.

While Durbin said he supports the use of medical marijuana, he noted that he doesn't support the decriminalization of the drug, expressing concern about it being a "gateway" to more serious drugs. He said possession of marijuana, however, should not be treated in a criminal fashion, because that could lead to prisons being filled with non-violent offenders.
11/7/13

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