NORML's Smoke the Vote

F Hal Rogers (R - KY) JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION

"Since 2000, Rogers has helped direct funding for marijuana eradication efforts of the Kentucky National Guard and the U.S. Forest Service in the Daniel Boone National Forest. " http://nationalrxdrugabusesummit.org/biographies/hon-harold-hal-rogers/

Holds office U.S. House District 5

Comments

"Congress oversees the D.C. spending, and that was an item that we felt was appropriate," said Rogers, whose Eastern Kentucky district has had its own problems with prescription drug abuse over the years. Asked about interfering on a matter enacted by a huge majority of voters, Rogers said: "I'll refer to my previous answer." (12/11/14)

Votes

2022: The Medical Marijuana Research Act, HR 5657

Yes

2022: The MORE Act, HR 3617

2021: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1996

2019: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595

2019: Blumenauer/McClintock/Norton Amendment to Protect Legalization

2016: Veterans Equal Access Amendment

2015: Rohrabacher/Farr Amendment to Protect Medical

2015: McClintock/Polis Amendment to Protect Legalization

Vote Smart Key Votes

HR 8454: Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act