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To protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of cannabis, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4779| House 
| Updated: 1/17/2018
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Don Young (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement & Regulations of Cannabis Act of 2018 or the REFER Act of 2018 This bill prohibits the use of funds made available by Congress to a federal department or agency: to restrict a state or local law that authorizes the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of cannabis; to detain, prosecute, sentence, or initiate civil proceedings against an individual, business, or property involved in cannabis-related activities in accordance with state or local law; or to penalize a financial institution for providing financial services to a business engaged in cannabis-related activities in compliance with state or local law.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 12, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 17, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 17, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H421)
  • January 11, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • January 11, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • January 12, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 17, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • January 17, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H421)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useState and local government operations

To protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of cannabis, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4779| House 
| Updated: 1/17/2018
Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement & Regulations of Cannabis Act of 2018 or the REFER Act of 2018 This bill prohibits the use of funds made available by Congress to a federal department or agency: to restrict a state or local law that authorizes the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of cannabis; to detain, prosecute, sentence, or initiate civil proceedings against an individual, business, or property involved in cannabis-related activities in accordance with state or local law; or to penalize a financial institution for providing financial services to a business engaged in cannabis-related activities in compliance with state or local law.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 12, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 17, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 17, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H421)
  • January 11, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • January 11, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • January 12, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 17, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • January 17, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H421)
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Don Young (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useState and local government operations