Politician Info
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Alma Adams (D - NC)
Holds office U.S. House District 12
Biography
Position on Marijuana Legalization
"In all seriousness, every 90 seconds, one person in this country is arrested for a minor marijuana crime. Today, I’m voting to finally put an end to the criminalization of marijuana in the U.S. and begin repairing the harm of decades of failed drug policy." (4/1/22)
Co-sponsored Legislation
H.R.1456 - Marijuana Justice Act of 2019
H.R.1595 - SAFE Banking Act of 2019
Comments
A Indicates that this candidate has publicly declared their support for the legalization and regulation of marijuana for adults; co-sponsor of legalization/depenalization legislation.
Votes
2022: Medical Marijuana Research Act, HR 5657
YES
2022: Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3617
YES
2021: SAFE Banking Act of 2021, HR 1996
YES
2020: Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019, 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
Vote Smart Key Votes
Address
2436 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3312