Homegrown Act of 2019.
USA116th CongressHR-3544| House
| Updated: 7/30/2019
Dwight Evans
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Committees (9)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Small Business Committee• Agriculture Committee• Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Small Business, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Business educationBusiness ethicsCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsLicensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSales and excise taxesSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsUser charges and fees
Homegrown Act of 2019.
USA116th CongressHR-3544| House
| Updated: 7/30/2019
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Small Business, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dwight Evans
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Committees (9)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Small Business Committee• Agriculture Committee• Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Business educationBusiness ethicsCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsLicensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSales and excise taxesSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsUser charges and fees