"For nearly half a century our country waged a War on Drugs that devastated communities of color and working American families. Today we vote decisively to take an important step in ending that war" said Rep. Levin. "The MORE Act will address two of the major crises created by the War on Drugs: the explosion of the United States prison population and the massive drain of wealth from communities targeted by the drug war. It's time to begin the process of expunging the records of nonviolent offenders and offering rehabilitation over incarceration -- especially during a pandemic. It's time to put the century-long history of racializing marijuana behind us by decriminalizing and taxing its production and sale and putting the capital back in the communities that need it most." (12/4/20)
"Today the House is voting on the most significant marijuana reform legislation in a generation. I’m excited to pass the MORE Act, end a dark chapter of the harmful War on Drugs, and develop new economic opportunities." (12/4/20)