HR 3544 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Homegrown Act of 2019.

Introduced 2019-06-27· Sponsored by Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2019-07-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Homegrown Act of 2019. This bill removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute marijuana. Additionally, the bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish the Equitable Licensing Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program is to support the implementation of cannabis licensing programs that minimize barriers to licensing and employment for individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs.…

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