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Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act

USA117th CongressHR-8454| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2022
Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act This act establishes a new, separate registration process to facilitate research on marijuana. Specifically, the act directs the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to follow procedures specified in the act to register (1) practitioners to conduct marijuana research, and (2) manufacturers to supply marijuana for the research. The act allows certain registered entities (including institutions of higher education, practitioners, and manufacturers) to manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess marijuana or cannabidiol (CBD) for the purposes of medical research. Additionally, the act directs the DEA to register manufacturers and distributors of CBD or marijuana for the purpose of commercial production of an approved drug that contains marijuana or its derivative. Finally, the act includes various other provisions, including provisions that require the DEA to assess whether there is an adequate and uninterrupted supply of marijuana for research purposes; prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from reinstating the interdisciplinary review process for marijuana research; allow physicians to discuss the potential harms and benefits of marijuana and its derivatives (including CBD) with patients; and require HHS, in coordination with the National Institutes of Health and relevant federal agencies, to report on the therapeutic potential of marijuana for various conditions such as epilepsy, as well as the impact on adolescent brains and on the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

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Timeline
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7120-7124)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8454.
Jul 26, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7145-7146)
Jul 27, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 95 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H7120-7122)
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Jul 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 16, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6746-6747)
Nov 16, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 17, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 29, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 2, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 2, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-215.
  • July 21, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7120-7124)


  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8454.


  • July 26, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 27, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7145-7146)


  • July 27, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 95 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H7120-7122)
    View Vote


  • July 27, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 27, 2022
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • November 16, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6746-6747)


  • November 16, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • November 17, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 29, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 2, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 2, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-215.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-253: Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act
Alternative treatmentsCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsMedical researchPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and funding

Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act

USA117th CongressHR-8454| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2022
Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act This act establishes a new, separate registration process to facilitate research on marijuana. Specifically, the act directs the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to follow procedures specified in the act to register (1) practitioners to conduct marijuana research, and (2) manufacturers to supply marijuana for the research. The act allows certain registered entities (including institutions of higher education, practitioners, and manufacturers) to manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess marijuana or cannabidiol (CBD) for the purposes of medical research. Additionally, the act directs the DEA to register manufacturers and distributors of CBD or marijuana for the purpose of commercial production of an approved drug that contains marijuana or its derivative. Finally, the act includes various other provisions, including provisions that require the DEA to assess whether there is an adequate and uninterrupted supply of marijuana for research purposes; prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from reinstating the interdisciplinary review process for marijuana research; allow physicians to discuss the potential harms and benefits of marijuana and its derivatives (including CBD) with patients; and require HHS, in coordination with the National Institutes of Health and relevant federal agencies, to report on the therapeutic potential of marijuana for various conditions such as epilepsy, as well as the impact on adolescent brains and on the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7120-7124)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8454.
Jul 26, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7145-7146)
Jul 27, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 95 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H7120-7122)
View Vote
Jul 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 16, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6746-6747)
Nov 16, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 17, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 29, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 2, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 2, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-215.
  • July 21, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7120-7124)


  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8454.


  • July 26, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 27, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7145-7146)


  • July 27, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 95 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H7120-7122)
    View Vote


  • July 27, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 27, 2022
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • November 16, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6746-6747)


  • November 16, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • November 17, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 29, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 2, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 2, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-215.
Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-253: Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsMedical researchPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and funding