House Committee Moves to Block Marijuana Rescheduling

A GOP-led House committee advanced a bill that could effectively ban most hemp-derived cannabinoid products by prohibiting substances like delta-8 THC and CBD with any detectable THC, potentially impacting the hemp industry and marijuana businesses. Meanwhile, the House Appropriations Committee is pushing for a report on the Biden administration's marijuana rescheduling decision and expressing concerns about high-potency cannabis and driving under the influence. Additionally, House lawmakers voted to block the Department of Justice from acting on the ongoing marijuana rescheduling plan, hindering efforts to move cannabis to Schedule III from Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act. The appropriations bill includes language preventing the DOJ from using funds to reschedule marijuana, raising questions about the impact and timeline of potential rescheduling amidst Republican opposition to Biden's agenda.