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Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act

USA117th CongressS-253| Senate 
| Updated: 3/28/2022
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (10)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act This bill establishes a new, separate registration process to facilitate research on marijuana. Specifically, the bill directs the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to follow specified procedures to register (1) practitioners to conduct marijuana research, and (2) manufacturers to supply marijuana for the research. The bill 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 bill 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 bill 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2032
Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S477-478)
Mar 24, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1781-1783)
Mar 24, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1781-1783)
Mar 24, 2022
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 24, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1784)
Mar 28, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 28, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 28, 2022
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2032
    Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S477-478)


  • March 24, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1781-1783)


  • March 24, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1781-1783)


  • March 24, 2022
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 24, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1784)


  • March 28, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 28, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • March 28, 2022
    Held at the desk.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8454: Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrationsMedical researchPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingTrade restrictions

Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act

USA117th CongressS-253| Senate 
| Updated: 3/28/2022
Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act This bill establishes a new, separate registration process to facilitate research on marijuana. Specifically, the bill directs the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to follow specified procedures to register (1) practitioners to conduct marijuana research, and (2) manufacturers to supply marijuana for the research. The bill 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 bill 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 bill 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

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2032
Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S477-478)
Mar 24, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1781-1783)
Mar 24, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1781-1783)
Mar 24, 2022
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 24, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1784)
Mar 28, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 28, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 28, 2022
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2032
    Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S477-478)


  • March 24, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1781-1783)


  • March 24, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1781-1783)


  • March 24, 2022
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 24, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1784)


  • March 28, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 28, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • March 28, 2022
    Held at the desk.
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (10)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8454: Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrationsMedical researchPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingTrade restrictions