AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS for AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Banking BAN
S. 683/H.R. 1538 - the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act, a medical marijuana bill that would protect patients, doctors, and others acting in accordance with their state medical marijuana laws from federal prosecution and interference. The bill would allow banks acting in accordance with state marijuana laws to have access to banking services, as currently, state-legal marijuana businesses must operate in a "cash only" environment. It would also expand health research for marijuana-based therapy, allow for the interstate transportation of low-THC/CBD-rich derivations of marijuana, reschedule marijuana to Sch. II under the CSA, advance and allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana veteran patients if allowed by state law. Worked to introduce and pass various appropriations amendments that would similarly protect or benefit medical marijuana patients.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH COLLINS New | Senior Director Government Relations and External Affairs |
| MICHAEL LISZEWSKI | — |
Alcohol and Drug Abuse ALC
S. 683/H.R. 1538 - the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act, a medical marijuana bill that would protect patients, doctors, and others acting in accordance with their state medical marijuana laws from federal prosecution and interference. Would also expand health research for marijuana-based therapy, allow for the interstate transportation of low-THC/CBD-rich derivations of marijuana, reschedule marijuana to Sch. II under the CSA, advance and allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana veteran patients if allowed by state law. Worked to introduce and pass various appropriations amendments that would similarly protect or benefit medical marijuana patients.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH COLLINS New | Senior Director Government Relations and External Affairs |
| MICHAEL LISZEWSKI | — |
Health Issues HCR
S. 683/H.R. 1538 - the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act, a medical marijuana bill that would protect patients, doctors, and others acting in accordance with their state medical marijuana laws from federal prosecution and interference. Would also expand health research for marijuana-based therapy, allow for the interstate transportation of low-THC/CBD-rich derivations of marijuana, reschedule marijuana to Sch. II under the CSA, advance and allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana veteran patients if allowed by state law. Worked to introduce and pass various appropriations amendments that would similarly protect or benefit medical marijuana patients.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH COLLINS New | Senior Director Government Relations and External Affair |
| MICHAEL LISZEWSKI | — |
Veterans VET
S. 683/H.R. 1538 - the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act, a medical marijuana bill that would protect patients, doctors, and others acting in accordance with their state medical marijuana laws from federal prosecution and interference. Would also expand health research for marijuana-based therapy, allow for the interstate transportation of low-THC/CBD-rich derivations of marijuana, reschedule marijuana to Sch. II under the CSA, advance and allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana veteran patients if allowed by state law. Worked to introduce and pass various appropriations amendments that would similarly protect or benefit medical marijuana patients.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH COLLINS | Senior Director Government Relations and External Affairs |
| MICHAEL LISZEWSKI | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
S. 683/H.R. 1538 - the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act, a medical marijuana bill that would protect patients, doctors, and others acting in accordance with their state medical marijuana laws from federal prosecution and interference. Would also expand health research for marijuana-based therapy, allow for the interstate transportation of low-THC/CBD-rich derivations of marijuana, reschedule marijuana to Sch. II under the CSA, advance and allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana veteran patients if allowed by state law. Worked to introduce and pass amendments to various appropriations bills that would protect or benefit medical marijuana patients. Worked to introduce and pass various appropriations amendments that would similarly protect or benefit medical marijuana patients.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH COLLINS New | Senior Director Government Relations and External Affairs |
| MICHAEL LISZEWSKI | — |
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