Thanks to overwhelming support I’ve received in the past several fundraising quarters, I’ve been able to focus on successfully passing the
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, or MORE Act, through the House. This bill not only decriminalizes marijuana at the federal level, but also works to correct the racist enforcement associated with prohibition.
The criminalization of marijuana at the federal level has worked hand-in-hand with the War on Drugs. Black Americans have been disproportionately affected by selective enforcement of needless anti-marijuana laws, and it's now time to bring restorative justice to these communities.
Pitch in here to fund our efforts to hold the House so I can stay focused on delivering restorative justice for marginalized communities by ending cannabis prohibition!
The past several years have been monumental in terms of cannabis legalization at the state level, including right here in New York. Now, it’s time for our federal laws to keep up the pace. The MORE Act not only decriminalizes marijuana at the federal level, but also:
- Requires resentencing and expungement of certain prior marijuana convictions
- Authorizes a 5% sales tax on marijuana products to create an Opportunity Trust Fund, encompassing three separate grant programs to bring justice to those disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs
- Allows for Small Business Administration funding for cannabis-related businesses
- Requires the Bureau of Labor Statistics to collect data on the demographics of the cannabis industry to ensure people of color are participating
It's important that we focus on correcting the injustices of the past. Please consider pitching in $15 today to continue supporting my efforts, including getting the MORE Act signed into law.
Onward,
Jerry
