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Marijuana Justice Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-597| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2019
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (8)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 This bill decriminalizes marijuana. Specifically, it removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who imports, exports, manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute marijuana. Additionally, the bill does the following: reduces federal funds for a state that has not legalized marijuana and has a disproportionate arrest rate or a disproportionate incarceration rate for marijuana offenses, directs federal courts to expunge convictions for marijuana use or possession, and establishes a fund—the Community Reinvestment Fund—to support grants in communities most affected by the war on drugs.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1456
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 8, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1456
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1893: Next Step Act of 2019
  • S 116-697: Next Step Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1456: Marijuana Justice Act of 2019
Civil actions and liabilityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployment and training programsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHousing and community development fundingLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operationsTrade restrictions

Marijuana Justice Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-597| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2019
Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 This bill decriminalizes marijuana. Specifically, it removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who imports, exports, manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute marijuana. Additionally, the bill does the following: reduces federal funds for a state that has not legalized marijuana and has a disproportionate arrest rate or a disproportionate incarceration rate for marijuana offenses, directs federal courts to expunge convictions for marijuana use or possession, and establishes a fund—the Community Reinvestment Fund—to support grants in communities most affected by the war on drugs.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1456
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 8, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1456
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (8)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1893: Next Step Act of 2019
  • S 116-697: Next Step Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1456: Marijuana Justice Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployment and training programsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHousing and community development fundingLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operationsTrade restrictions