Politician Info
B Morgan Griffith (R - VA) DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Holds office U.S. House District 9

Position on Marijuana Legalization

"I support legalizing it for medicinal use but oppose legalization for recreational purposes.” 1/8/18

 

Position on Medical Marijuana

“I believe in it. I believe it’s got value,” Griffith said. “We’re using opioids; we’re using barbiturates. … I fear the dangers of marijuana, [but] we know the dangers of those two substances — they’re far worse than marijuana. I’m a big proponent of using it medicinally.” 7/18/18

 

"There are countless reports of marijuana's medicinal benefits in treating conditions including cancer, epilepsy, and glaucoma," said Griffith. "It is time to research this further, and, where legal, to allow real doctors and real pharmacists to prescribe or dispense marijuana for legitimate medical reasons for real patients. I am pleased to have Congressman Blumenauer join me again in introducing this legislation. I believe the Compassionate Access Act is a good, responsible approach." 2/2/17

 

Sponsored Legislation

H.R. 715- Compassionate Access Act 2018

 

Co-sponsored Legislation

H.R. 5657- Medical Marijuana Research Act 2021-2022

Votes
2022: Medical Marijuana Research Act, HR 5657
YES
2022: MORE Act, HR 3617
NO
2021: SAFE Banking Act, HR 1996
YES
2020: MORE Act, HR 3884
NO
2019: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595
YES
2019: Blumenauer/McClintock/Norton Amendment to Protect Legalization
YES
2016: Veterans Equal Access Amendment
NO
2015: Rohrabacher/Farr Amendment to Protect Medical
NO
2015: McClintock/Polis Amendment to Protect Legalization
NO
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