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The House Appropriations Committee just unveiled a key, must-pass bill that includes three of our top legislative priorities! The language in this Agriculture/FDA Appropriations bill reflects significant direct guidance from SAM. Support from generous donors like you is what made this achievement possible. But the battle’s not over, and we need you to stay in it: Please consider a donation to help us keep fighting ([link removed]) .

Look at what we’ve achieved so far.

The bill directs the Health and Human Services Department to investigate the deeply concerning marijuana rescheduling process, in which the Biden Administration circumvented existing FDA policy and pushed through its attempt to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug; it also backs research on high-potency marijuana and its effects on the adolescent brain with a focus on addiction and severe mental illness.

It further calls on the FDA to continue its investigative and enforcement efforts against manufacturers and marketers who make unfounded therapeutic claims for products containing marijuana.

These are significant wins for public health against an industry committed to profit above all else. We are beyond proud to have played a central role in making them happen.

You should be proud, too.

This victory was only possible thanks to your hard work and support ([link removed]) . Whether through grassroots letter-writing campaigns, calls to your Member of Congress, advocacy on Capitol Hill, or sharing your stories on social media, you made this a reality.

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Every dollar you give fuels our efforts to stop marijuana commercialization, fight rescheduling, and push back against addiction-for-profit policies. Your support makes it possible for us ([link removed]) to take on Big Marijuana and protect our communities.

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Together, we can amplify the truth and protect our communities, our families, and our health. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

Thank you,
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Dr. Kevin A. Sabet

CEO & President

Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)
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