Homegrown Act of 2019.
Latest action · Jul 30, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJun 27, 2019
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Homegrown Act of 2019.
This bill removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute marijuana.
Additionally, the bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish the Equitable Licensing Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program is to support the implementation of cannabis licensing programs that minimize barriers to licensing and employment for individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 6
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 30, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Jul 29, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
- Jul 24, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
- Jun 28, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jun 27, 2019Introduced in House
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2227 | MORE Act of 2019 | Related bill | Jul 23, 2019 |
| HR 3884 | MORE Act of 2020 | Related bill | Dec 7, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
- Business education
- Business ethics
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Criminal justice information and records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Employee hiring
- Employment and training programs
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Licensing and registrations
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Minority and disadvantaged businesses
- Sales and excise taxes
- Small business
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- State and local government operations
- User charges and fees
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 27, 2019Introduced in House
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