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. H.Amdt.130 "Veterans Equal Access Amendment" to H.R. 2029, (offered by Senator Daines in full committee markup in the Senate). States, "None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce Veterans Health Administration directive 2011-004 (or directive of the same substance) with respect to the prohibition on "VA providers from completing forms seeking recommendations or opinions regarding a Veteran's participation in a State marijuana program"." H.Amdt.332 to H.R. 2578, (offered by Senator Mikulski in full committee markup in the Senate): Amendment prohibits the use of funds in the bill to supersede State law in those States that have legalized the use of medical marijuana. Merkley marijuana banking amendment to FY16 Financial Services & General Government Appropriations Bill (H.R.2995 in House). To prohibit funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide financial services to a certain persons in States where marijuana is legal for recreational or medicinal purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| 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. H.Amdt.130 "Veterans Equal Access Amendment" to H.R. 2029, (offered by Senator Daines in full committee markup in the Senate). States, "None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce Veterans Health Administration directive 2011-004 (or directive of the same substance) with respect to the prohibition on "VA providers from completing forms seeking recommendations or opinions regarding a Veteran's participation in a State marijuana program"." H.Amdt.332 to H.R. 2578, (offered by Senator Mikulski in full committee markup in the Senate): Amendment prohibits the use of funds in the bill to supersede State law in those States that have legalized the use of medical marijuana. Merkley marijuana banking amendment to FY16 Financial Services & General Government Appropriations Bill (H.R.2995 in House). To prohibit funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide financial services to a certain persons in States where marijuana is legal for recreational or medicinal purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| 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. H.Amdt.130 "Veterans Equal Access Amendment" to H.R. 2029, (offered by Senator Daines in full committee markup in the Senate). States, "None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce Veterans Health Administration directive 2011-004 (or directive of the same substance) with respect to the prohibition on "VA providers from completing forms seeking recommendations or opinions regarding a Veteran's participation in a State marijuana program"." H.Amdt.332 to H.R. 2578, (offered by Senator Mikulski in full committee markup in the Senate): Amendment prohibits the use of funds in the bill to supersede State law in those States that have legalized the use of medical marijuana. Merkley marijuana banking amendment to FY16 Financial Services & General Government Appropriations Bill (H.R.2995 in House). To prohibit funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide financial services to a certain persons in States where marijuana is legal for recreational or medicinal purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| 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. H.Amdt.130 "Veterans Equal Access Amendment" to H.R. 2029, (offered by Senator Daines in full committee markup in the Senate). States, "None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce Veterans Health Administration directive 2011-004 (or directive of the same substance) with respect to the prohibition on "VA providers from completing forms seeking recommendations or opinions regarding a Veteran's participation in a State marijuana program"." H.Amdt.332 to H.R. 2578, (offered by Senator Mikulski in full committee markup in the Senate): Amendment prohibits the use of funds in the bill to supersede State law in those States that have legalized the use of medical marijuana. Merkley marijuana banking amendment to FY16 Financial Services & General Government Appropriations Bill (H.R.2995 in House). To prohibit funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide financial services to a certain persons in States where marijuana is legal for recreational or medicinal purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| 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. H.R. 667 - the Veterans Equal Access Act. The language of this bill is contained within the CARERS Act and is supported by ASA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL LISZEWSKI | — |
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