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John,
I was proud to vote YES on the MORE Act in the House this month, a bill that would end the federal prohibition on cannabis by removing it from the list of banned controlled substances and begin to rectify the decades of failed policies that have derailed the lives of far too many of our people.
Cannabis reform is a bipartisan issue with widespread support among the majority of Americans. It’s already legal for adult use in 19 states including California, and medically legal in 36 states despite the federal prohibition. But while the legal cannabis industry generated $25 billion in sales last year, devoting the tax revenue to public goods like roads and schools, Washington is way behind the times.
It’s time for Congress to take action and remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances so we can keep the federal government up to date with state policies and address decades of injustice.
For far too long, convictions for minor nonviolent offenses have destroyed lives, torn apart families, and led to the disproportionate incarceration of people of color. By decriminalizing marijuana, we can make our justice system fairer and start to rectify the damage of some of the most destructive elements of the war on drugs.
The House already passed the MORE Act — now it’s the Senate’s turn.
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Thank you for making your voice heard on this important issue. When we come together to apply pressure and push for change, we can accomplish so much.
My best,
— Adam
