HR 4963
Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to change how marijuana is classified under federal law. Specifically, it proposes rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This would place marijuana in a category with substances like anabolic steroids and certain medications, potentially allowing for more research and easier access for medical purposes. The bill directs the Attorney General to make this change within 60 days of the bill’s enactment.
Key provisions
- Reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
- The Attorney General must issue a rescheduling order within 60 days of enactment.
- Defines ‘marijuana’ for the purposes of the rescheduling order.
- This act does not alter the existing prohibitions on marijuana use or sale.
- The rescheduling is effective upon the Attorney General’s order.
Who is affected
- Patients and healthcare providers
- Researchers
- State governments
- The Department of Justice
- The Drug Enforcement Administration
Notable changes
- Changes the legal classification of marijuana.
- Allows for increased research opportunities.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4963
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To provide for the rescheduling of marijuana into schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.
This Act may be cited as the Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2025
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Notwithstanding section 201 and subsections (a) and (b) of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 811, 812) respecting the scheduling of controlled substances, the Attorney General of the United States shall, by order not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, transfer marijuana (for purposes of this Act given the same meaning given the term marihuana
in section 102 of such Act) from schedule I of such Act to schedule III of such Act.