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A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1008| Senate 
| Updated: 5/2/2017
Cory Gardner

Cory Gardner

Republican Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (12)
Mike Lee (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA): to add definitions for the terms "cannabidiol," "cannabidiol-rich plants," and "tetrahydrocannabinol concentration"; to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana; and to remove cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the CSA. It also specifies that no provision of this bill prohibits or restricts the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.
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Timeline
May 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2273
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • May 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2273
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2273: To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes.
Drug trafficking and controlled substances

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1008| Senate 
| Updated: 5/2/2017
Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA): to add definitions for the terms "cannabidiol," "cannabidiol-rich plants," and "tetrahydrocannabinol concentration"; to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana; and to remove cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the CSA. It also specifies that no provision of this bill prohibits or restricts the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.
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Timeline
May 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2273
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • May 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2273
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Cory Gardner

Cory Gardner

Republican Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (12)
Mike Lee (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2273: To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug trafficking and controlled substances