House Bill 975
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
975
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
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide that the Act's regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties do not apply to a person who produces, possesses, distributes, dispenses, administers, or delivers marijuana in compliance with state laws.
February 7, 2017
02/10/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/07/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
02/07/2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
02/07/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1075-1078)
02/07/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:55 PM