Politician Info
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Joaquin Castro (D - TX)
Holds office U.S. House District 20
Comments
"Even after 47 states passed cannabis reform laws, more than 600,000 Americans are arrested each year for cannabis offenses. I voted to pass the #MOREAct to address the disproportionate harms of cannabis criminalization & remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act." (04/01/22)
In response to a question from a resident of congressional District 1 regarding medical marijuana, both representatives said they support reviewing current restrictions
-In 2013 he voted yes for a hemp bill http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/enjoy-these-hilarious-doctor-who-parodies-10465363
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
2016: Veterans Equal Access Amendment
Yes
2015: Rohrabacher/Farr Amendment to Protect Medical
Yes
2015: McClintock/Polis Amendment to Protect Legalization
Yes
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Address
2241 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515