House Bill 2273
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 1, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2273
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA):
- to add definitions for the terms "cannabidiol" and "cannabidiol-rich plants,"
- to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana, and
- to remove cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the CSA.
The bill also removes cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Finally, it specifies that no provision of this bill prohibits or restricts the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.
May 1, 2017
06/02/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/05/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/01/2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
05/01/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:52 PM