Senator Duckworth helped to introduce Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act in 2019 to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. She has also supported legalization and has commented on ensuring equity in the businesses as Illinois legalized marijuana.
Holds office U.S. Senate
S.190 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021
H.R.2843 - The Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act of 2019
S.179 - VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
H.R.1595 - SAFE Banking Act of 2019
"I had a great meeting this weekend with @LtGovStratton, @toihutchinson & other local leaders on how Illinois is working to make legalization of recreational cannabis equitable for all. I'll keep working with them to make sure equity & justice are at the forefront of this process." (1/14/2020)
"People of color have been disproportionally arrested and incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses for decades, and I’m proud Illinois is working to make legalization of recreational cannabis equitable for all,” Duckworth said. “I’ll keep working with these local leaders to make sure equity and justice are at the forefront of this process." (1/12/2020)
Huffpost interview
Marijuana: Decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana?
Duckworth: Yes
10/15/16
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tammy-duckworth-vs-mark-kirk-nonpartisan-candidate_us_57edc908e4b07f20daa10666
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