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Legislation is pending in Congress, H.R. 7094, to prevent cannabis consumers and their families from being denied access to federally-funded housing.
Under current federal law, people who use marijuana - including those who do so in compliance with state laws - are ineligible for placement in federally-funded housing. Others who are already residing in subsidized housing can be evicted, even if their use is not bothering their neighbors. |
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Every day, we at NORML hear from people who are getting kicked out on the street because of this discriminatory federal policy. Many of these people depend on marijuana to treat medical conditions. These policies often lead to entire families being evicted from federal housing, and result in higher citation and arrest rates for public consumption in marginalized communities.
More than half of all Americans live in states where marijuana is legal for adults. It is cruel and unjust to punish the most vulnerable members of society for lawful, responsible cannabis use. |
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