Where All 100 U.S. Senators Stand on Cannabis Law Reform

Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (limited support for medical use)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Tuberville has said “I’m not for legalizing it, no,” indicating opposition to adult-use legalization. He acknowledges cannabis “might help some… medically” but still opposes federal legalization. He stated he would vote “yes” on the SAFE Banking Act. Tuberville also indicated opposition to efforts to remove cannabis from Schedule I, describing the push to reschedule as an attempt to “legalize all drugs,” which he rejects.

Katie Britt (R-AL)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Unknown/No Stance
Rescheduling: Opposes (assumed)
Sources/Notes: Britt has not voiced support for any cannabis reforms. She has made no public statements endorsing legalization and has not backed SAFE Banking legislation. Her views align with Alabama’s conservative stance on marijuana, and there is no indication she supports rescheduling.

Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (supports state autonomy)
Medical Legalization: Supports (state medical programs)
Decriminalization: Supports (state-led)
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Murkowski respects Alaska’s voter-approved legalization but has not advocated for nationwide recreational legalization. She has supported letting states set their own cannabis laws and co-sponsored earlier bipartisan bills (like the STATES Act) to protect state cannabis programs. She supports medical use and has indicated openness to rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I for medical research. She also supports banking reforms and has stated that legal businesses should have access to standard financial services.

Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (supports state autonomy)
Medical Legalization: Supports (state medical programs)
Decriminalization: Supports (state-led)
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Sullivan defers to state voters on recreational cannabis but hasn’t pushed for federal legalization. He co-sponsored the SAFER Banking Act and other reforms to help state-legal businesses. Sullivan has supported bipartisan efforts to expand medical cannabis research and move cannabis off Schedule I for medical purposes.

Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (cautious on federal legalization)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Kelly has been cautious on federal legalization, saying in 2020 he’d vote for Arizona’s state initiative but preferred to “see how state experiments work.” He supports medical marijuana and co-sponsored the Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act. Kelly has cosponsored the SAFER Banking Act and supports removing barriers to research and moving cannabis off Schedule I.

Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Gallego, a former U.S. Representative, has a strong pro-cannabis record. He voted YES on the MORE Act to federally legalize marijuana and supported allowing VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana. He publicly backed Arizona’s legalization initiative in 2016 and is expected to support SAFE Banking and full descheduling in the Senate.

John Boozman (R-AR)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (limited support for CBD)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Boozman has consistently opposed marijuana legalization. He voted against amendments protecting state medical cannabis programs and expressed skepticism about marijuana’s medical benefits. While he supported the 2018 Farm Bill’s hemp provisions, he has not backed SAFE Banking or broader reform efforts.

Tom Cotton (R-AR)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Cotton is a staunch opponent of cannabis legalization. He has called legalization a “dangerous path” and voted against SAFE Banking and other modest reforms. He does not support rescheduling or easing federal restrictions.

Alex Padilla (D-CA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Padilla strongly favors cannabis reform. He co-sponsored the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which includes federal legalization and expungement. He also co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and has called federal prohibition a failure, supporting the removal of cannabis from Schedule I.

Adam Schiff (D-CA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Schiff, newly elected to the Senate in 2025, had a pro-cannabis record in the House. He co-sponsored the MORE Act and SAFE Banking Act and voted in favor of full legalization and expungement. During his Senate campaign, he pledged to support marijuana reform, including descheduling.

Michael Bennet (D-CO)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Bennet supports full legalization and has praised Colorado’s regulated market. He co-sponsored the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to federally legalize cannabis, and has also supported the SAFE Banking Act. Bennet has urged federal law to catch up with state legalization and supports descheduling marijuana to facilitate medical research and commerce.

John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Hickenlooper, former governor of Colorado, now strongly supports legalization, having initially opposed it before seeing the results of regulation. In the Senate, he co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and introduced legislation to help prepare for federal legalization. He has called for descheduling marijuana and praised the economic success of legalization in Colorado.

Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Blumenthal has called federal prohibition “irrational” and supports comprehensive marijuana reform. He voted to protect state medical programs and co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act. He has publicly backed expungement and removing cannabis from Schedule I.

Chris Murphy (D-CT)
Recreational Legalization: Mixed (supports ending federal ban but leaving details to states)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Murphy favors ending federal prohibition but believes individual states should decide on full legalization. He supports medical marijuana and co-sponsored the CARERS Act, which includes rescheduling. He is a SAFE Banking supporter and has consistently supported decriminalization measures.

Chris Coons (D-DE)
Recreational Legalization: Supports (cautious)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Coons is cautious but supportive of marijuana reform. He signed on as a SAFE Banking Act co-sponsor and supported expanding medical cannabis research. He supports decriminalization and has indicated openness to rescheduling marijuana out of Schedule I.

Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: As a former U.S. Representative, Blunt Rochester voted for the MORE Act and co-sponsored multiple pro-cannabis bills. She supports descheduling marijuana, improving patient access, expungement of records, and SAFE Banking.

Ashley Moody (R-FL)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: As Florida’s Attorney General, Moody opposed ballot initiatives aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana, arguing that the measures were misleading. She has consistently taken a stance against cannabis reform efforts.

Rick Scott (R-FL)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (limited: supports under strict conditions)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: As governor, Scott resisted implementing Florida’s medical marijuana law and has maintained opposition to adult-use legalization. He hasn’t supported federal reform efforts like SAFE Banking or rescheduling and believes cannabis should remain federally illegal except for FDA-approved products.

Jon Ossoff (D-GA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports (states’ rights focus)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Ossoff supports ending federal prohibition while respecting state decisions. He introduced bipartisan legislation to expand medical marijuana research and voted for SAFE Banking. He has called on federal agencies to remove cannabis from Schedule I to enable further study and access.

Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Mixed (voted against in committee, open to floor support)
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Warnock supports marijuana reform, particularly decriminalization and medical access, citing racial justice. While he voted “No” on the SAFER Banking Act in committee due to equity concerns, he indicated he might support the bill with changes. He applauded the Biden administration’s rescheduling initiative and supports removing marijuana from Schedule I.

Brian Schatz (D-HI)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Schatz co-sponsored the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and the SAFE Banking Act. He has publicly criticized prohibition and urged President Biden to deschedule marijuana. Schatz consistently supports all major marijuana reform efforts.

Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Hirono supports full federal legalization, expungement, and marijuana banking access. She co-sponsored SAFE Banking and the MORE Act and backs descheduling marijuana to reflect changing laws and scientific research.

Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Crapo has been one of the most outspoken Senate opponents of marijuana reform. As former chair of the Banking Committee, he blocked SAFE Banking legislation from moving forward. He supports Idaho’s continued prohibition and opposes any federal legalization or rescheduling.

Jim Risch (R-ID)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Risch strongly opposes marijuana legalization. He has not supported SAFE Banking or research reforms and aligns with Idaho’s strict anti-marijuana laws. He continues to advocate for strong federal enforcement and prohibition.

Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Duckworth co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and the MORE Act. She has advocated for allowing veterans to access medical marijuana and supported descheduling following the HHS recommendation. She consistently supports marijuana reform in legislation and public statements.

Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Recreational Legalization: Supports (cautiously)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Durbin introduced legislation to reschedule marijuana and convened Senate hearings on marijuana decriminalization. He co-sponsored SAFE Banking and supports expungement and state-level legalization. He often urges a cautious but progressive approach to reforming federal marijuana law.

Todd Young (R-IN)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (favors state decision)
Medical Legalization: Opposes (favors state decision)
Decriminalization: Opposes (favors state decision)
SAFER Banking Act: Supports (limited past support)
Rescheduling: Opposes (cautious; wants more research)
Sources/Notes: Young has said marijuana policy should be left to states. He previously supported amendments protecting banks and state medical programs while in the House but hasn’t advocated federal legalization. He supports more research before any changes to scheduling or broader reforms.

Jim Banks (R-IN)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Banks “strongly disagrees” with marijuana legalization and voted against the MORE Act and cannabis research bills. Despite that, he has voted in favor of the SAFE Banking Act multiple times in the House. He supported a 2013 Indiana bill reducing possession penalties but remains opposed to decriminalization and rescheduling.

Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (supports limited CBD and hemp)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Ernst opposes recreational and medical marijuana reforms. She supported hemp legalization in 2018 but not broader marijuana changes. She voted against the MORE Act and has not supported banking or rescheduling measures.

Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (supports limited research)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Grassley has long opposed legalization, calling marijuana a gateway drug. He co-sponsored a narrow bill expanding research but otherwise rejects medical use, decriminalization, and banking protections. He supports keeping marijuana classified as Schedule I.

Jerry Moran (R-KS)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Mixed (supports limited VA research)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes (likely)
Rescheduling: Opposes (likely)
Sources/Notes: Moran supports limited research into medical marijuana but opposes broader legalization. He has not backed SAFE Banking or rescheduling. His cautious support for research reflects limited openness but aligns with Kansas’s restrictive stance.

Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Marshall is a vocal opponent of marijuana legalization. He introduced legislation to block cannabis business tax deductions and has opposed federal reforms, including SAFE Banking. He supports increased enforcement of federal marijuana laws and opposes any rescheduling efforts.

Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (supports hemp only)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: McConnell led the push to legalize hemp but has made clear he does not support marijuana legalization. As Senate Majority Leader, he blocked SAFE Banking and other reform bills. He continues to oppose rescheduling and has supported increased law enforcement resources for marijuana-related enforcement.

Rand Paul (R-KY)
Recreational Legalization: Supports (states’ rights focus)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Paul supports a libertarian, state-by-state approach. He co-sponsored the CARERS Act and has pushed for marijuana rescheduling and expanded access for veterans. He has supported banking access and removing federal barriers to medical use.

Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Mixed (supports research and limited use)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes (likely)
Rescheduling: Opposes (likely)
Sources/Notes: Cassidy, a physician, supports limited research but not legalization. He co-sponsored a bill to allow medical marijuana research for veterans but has not supported broader reforms. He has not endorsed SAFE Banking or rescheduling, generally favoring continued Schedule I status.

John Kennedy (R-LA)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (supports FDA-approved use)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Kennedy opposes marijuana legalization and has warned about crime and youth use. He voted against SAFE Banking in committee and only supports narrow FDA-approved uses like Epidiolex. He does not support rescheduling or federal legalization.

Susan Collins (R-ME)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (favors state autonomy)
Medical Legalization: Supports (state programs)
Decriminalization: Supports (state-led)
SAFER Banking Act: Supports (likely)
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Collins has not endorsed federal legalization but supports allowing states like Maine to set their own laws. She co-sponsored the CARERS Act to reschedule cannabis and allow VA recommendations. Collins has supported appropriations amendments protecting state medical laws and is expected to support SAFE Banking.

Angus King (I-ME)
Recreational Legalization: Supports (states’ rights approach)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: King supports letting states decide their own marijuana laws and co-sponsored the STATES Act and SAFE Banking Act. He was an original co-sponsor of the SAFER Banking Act and applauded the Biden administration’s review of marijuana scheduling. He supports rescheduling and state protections.

Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Van Hollen has co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and supported the MORE Act. He’s urged Congress to follow Maryland’s example after the state legalized marijuana. He supports descheduling and has called for expungement and criminal justice reform alongside legalization.

Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Alsobrooks supported Maryland’s marijuana legalization and implemented decriminalization policies as county executive. She has expressed support for federal legalization, SAFE Banking, expungement, and removing marijuana from Schedule I. Her positions align with broad federal reform.

Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Warren has been one of the Senate’s most vocal marijuana reform advocates. She co-authored the STATES Act, repeatedly co-sponsored SAFE Banking, and supports full federal legalization. She has urged descheduling and consistently called for racial justice in marijuana enforcement.

Ed Markey (D-MA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Markey supports full legalization and co-sponsored the MORE Act and SAFE Banking Act. He signed a 2022 letter urging President Biden to deschedule marijuana. His voting record consistently supports marijuana reform across all major categories.

Gary Peters (D-MI)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Peters supports legalization, aligning with Michigan voters who approved recreational marijuana. He co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and backed protections for state marijuana programs. He praised the 2023 rescheduling recommendation and continues to advocate for full reform.

Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Slotkin supported the MORE Act in the House and voted for SAFE Banking. She has called federal prohibition outdated and supports removing cannabis from Schedule I. She advocates for criminal justice reform, veteran access, and aligning federal law with Michigan’s legalization.

Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Klobuchar supports full legalization and co-sponsored the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and SAFE Banking. She has publicly supported Minnesota’s marijuana legalization and praised the state for creating a regulated system. She also supports descheduling and expungement.

Tina Smith (D-MN)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Smith co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and the MORE Act. She has supported marijuana reform as a way to promote racial and economic justice. Smith has called for descheduling and continues to push for comprehensive cannabis legislation.

Roger Wicker (R-MS)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (supports limited use)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Wicker has voted against amendments supporting state marijuana laws and banking access. While Mississippi has legalized medical marijuana, Wicker has not endorsed the program and continues to oppose reform at the federal level, including rescheduling.

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (limited support for state programs)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Hyde-Smith opposed Mississippi’s medical marijuana initiative but has accepted its legality post-implementation. She has not supported any federal reform bills, including SAFE Banking, and has made no public statements supporting rescheduling or broader changes to federal marijuana law.

Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Mixed (respects state law)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Hawley has expressed skepticism about federal legalization despite Missouri voters approving adult-use marijuana. He has not supported SAFE Banking or rescheduling and has remained largely silent on federal marijuana legislation.

Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Unknown/No Position
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: As Missouri’s attorney general, Schmitt did not support marijuana legalization and has made no moves to endorse federal reform. He has voiced support for banking access, but has not given an opinion on removing marijuana from Schedule I.

Tim Sheehy (R-MT)
Recreational Legalization: Unknown/No Public Position
Medical Legalization: Unknown/No Public Position
Decriminalization: Unknown/No Public Position
SAFER Banking Act: Unknown/No Public Position
Rescheduling: Unknown/No Public Position
Sources/Notes: As of now, Sheehy has not publicly stated his positions on cannabis-related policies.

Steve Daines (R-MT)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (respects state autonomy)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Mixed (open to research-based change)
Sources/Notes: Daines opposes federal legalization but supports Montana’s right to legalize. He co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and supported access to medical marijuana for veterans. He has said he’s open to changes based on research but hasn’t explicitly supported rescheduling.

Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Fischer has consistently opposed all marijuana reforms. She voted against SAFE Banking and does not support medical marijuana or rescheduling. She has not endorsed any federal or state-level legalization efforts.

Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: As governor, Ricketts was one of the most vocal anti-marijuana officials in the country, claiming marijuana “kills people.” He opposed Nebraska’s medical marijuana initiatives and continues to reject reform at the federal level, including banking access and rescheduling.

Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Rosen supports full marijuana reform and co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act. She has advocated for protections for state-legal marijuana businesses and called for descheduling. She frequently highlights the economic benefits of Nevada’s regulated market.

Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Cortez Masto supports comprehensive reform and voted in favor of SAFE Banking. She has pushed for legal protections for state-licensed businesses and expressed support for removing cannabis from Schedule I to improve access and research.

Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (open to state decisions)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Shaheen has expressed concerns about federal legalization but supports state autonomy and has backed banking reform. She co-sponsored SAFE Banking and supports medical marijuana research and rescheduling for medical purposes.

Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
Recreational Legalization: Mixed (open to reform, not fully supportive)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Hassan supports medical marijuana and has voted for SAFE Banking. She has said legalization should be approached carefully and left largely to the states. She supports rescheduling to remove barriers to research and medical access.

Andy Kim (D-NJ)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Kim, who replaced Bob Menendez in the Senate after the 2024 election, has a consistent record of supporting marijuana reform. As a U.S. Representative, he voted for the MORE Act to federally legalize marijuana and co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act. He has supported decriminalization, medical access for veterans, and removing cannabis from Schedule I. In public statements, Kim has emphasized the importance of aligning federal law with state legalization and improving access to medical marijuana.

Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports (with equity conditions)
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Booker is one of the Senate’s strongest legalization advocates. He co-authored the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and supports descheduling, expungement, and equity. He has expressed concerns that SAFE Banking must include justice reforms and has occasionally withheld support pending those changes.

Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Heinrich supports full legalization and co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and MORE Act. He has said marijuana laws have disproportionately harmed communities of color and endorsed New Mexico’s legalization. He also supports descheduling and expanding access to medical marijuana.

Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Luján co-sponsored the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and SAFE Banking Act. He has called for broad legalization, record expungement, and marijuana banking access. He supports removing marijuana from Schedule I to reflect medical science and public opinion.

Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports (if paired with equity provisions)
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: As Senate Majority Leader, Schumer introduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to federally legalize marijuana and expunge records. He has tied SAFE Banking support to social justice and has urged President Biden to deschedule marijuana. He consistently champions broad marijuana reform.

Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Gillibrand has co-sponsored multiple legalization and reform bills, including SAFE Banking and the MORE Act. She supports federal legalization, expungement, and descheduling. She has also pushed for more medical cannabis research and veteran access.

Ted Budd (R-NC)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Budd opposed marijuana legalization while in the House but voted in favor of SAFE Banking. He has not supported medical marijuana bills and continues to oppose removing marijuana from Schedule I or legalizing it federally.

Thom Tillis (R-NC)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes (prefers comprehensive reform)
Rescheduling: Opposes (advocates full descheduling)
Sources/Notes: Tillis has shifted from opposing marijuana reforms to advocating for comprehensive federal legalization and regulation akin to alcohol and tobacco. He criticizes incremental measures like rescheduling and the SAFER Banking Act as inadequate, emphasizing the need for a unified federal framework to address banking, regulation, and taxation.

John Hoeven (R-ND)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (state law allowed)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Hoeven has not supported marijuana reform at the federal level, even after North Dakota legalized medical marijuana. He opposes legalization, decriminalization, and SAFE Banking, and has not voiced support for rescheduling or reform legislation.

Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports (limited, state level)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Mixed (open to research-based change)
Sources/Notes: Cramer voted in favor of SAFE Banking and has said he supports medical marijuana if research supports its use. He has not supported federal legalization but appears open to some modest reforms based on science. He still opposes decriminalization and adult-use.

Bernie Moreno (R-OH)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes (assumed)
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Moreno, who defeated Sherrod Brown in the 2024 election, has taken a strong stance against marijuana legalization. In a 2024 candidate forum, he stated that “marijuana leads to schizophrenia” and called it a “gateway drug,” expressing concerns about its impact on children and public health. He opposes both medical and recreational legalization and has not supported any federal marijuana reform, including SAFE Banking or rescheduling. As of April 2025, there are no indications that he has altered his position.

Jon Husted (R-OH)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (favors state decision)
Medical Legalization: Supports (limited use)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Opposes (open to research)
Sources/Notes: Husted has expressed that marijuana policy should be determined at the state level. He supports limited medical use but opposes recreational legalization and decriminalization. Husted has shown support for the SAFER Banking Act to provide financial services to cannabis businesses and is open to further research on rescheduling.f

David McCormick (R-PA)
Recreational Legalization: Unknown/No Public Position
Medical Legalization: Unknown/No Public Position
Decriminalization: Unknown/No Public Position
SAFER Banking Act: Unknown/No Public Position
Rescheduling: Unknown/No Public Position
Sources/Notes: McCormick’s campaign has not provided specific information regarding his stance on cannabis reform.

John Fetterman (D-PA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Fetterman is one of the Senate’s strongest marijuana reform advocates. He has called for national legalization, expungement, and removing marijuana from Schedule I. He has urged President Biden to fully deschedule marijuana and is a vocal supporter of SAFE Banking and criminal justice reform.

Jack Reed (D-RI)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Reed supports marijuana reform and has backed Rhode Island’s adult-use legalization. He co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act and has supported rescheduling to allow for medical access and research. Reed favors federal reforms to align with changing state laws.

Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Whitehouse has supported legislation to protect state marijuana laws, co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act, and supported legalization efforts. He has expressed support for descheduling and improving access to research and medical marijuana programs.

Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports (limited)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Graham opposes federal legalization but has supported medical marijuana research expansion.

Tim Scott (R-SC)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Scott opposes all forms of marijuana legalization and has not supported banking reform. He voted against the SAFE Banking Act in committee and has made no statements supporting medical access or rescheduling.

John Thune (R-SD)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Thune opposes marijuana legalization and reform at all levels. Despite South Dakota voters approving both medical and recreational marijuana, Thune has continued to oppose federal legalization, SAFE Banking, and rescheduling.

Mike Rounds (R-SD)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Mixed (supports limited access)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Rounds respects South Dakota’s medical law but remains opposed to adult-use and federal reform. He has not supported SAFE Banking or rescheduling, though he has acknowledged the need for more medical research access.

Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (limited research support)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Blackburn has opposed federal marijuana reform and SAFE Banking. She supports narrow research expansion but has not endorsed legalization or rescheduling. Her public statements consistently reflect opposition to broader reform.

Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Hagerty opposes legalization and marijuana reform. He voted against SAFE Banking in committee and has not supported any form of legalization, banking access, or rescheduling. He favors continued federal prohibition.

John Cornyn (R-TX)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes (limited)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Cornyn opposes federal legalization and voted against SAFE Banking. While open to limited research access, he does not support broader medical use or descheduling. He has emphasized a law enforcement approach to marijuana policy.

Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Mixed (supports state programs)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Cruz has said states should decide marijuana laws but has not supported federal legalization, banking access, or rescheduling. He voted against SAFE Banking in committee and does not support federal reform.

John Curtis (R-UT)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports (state programs)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Curtis has expressed support for Utah’s medical cannabis program and voted in favor of the SAFE Banking Act, citing the need to protect state-legal businesses. However, he opposes recreational legalization and broader federal reforms.

Mike Lee (R-UT)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Lee has not supported marijuana reform and voted against SAFE Banking. He does not support medical marijuana access or legalization and has opposed descheduling and federal reform efforts.

Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports (prefers full descheduling)
Sources/Notes: Sanders supports full marijuana legalization and has introduced legislation to deschedule marijuana entirely. He co-sponsored SAFE Banking and supports expungement, home cultivation, and investment in communities harmed by the drug war.

Peter Welch (D-VT)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Welch voted for the MORE Act and SAFE Banking in the House and supports full marijuana reform. He has called federal prohibition outdated and supports descheduling, expungement, and criminal justice reform.

Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Kaine supports legalization and co-sponsored SAFE Banking. He has praised Virginia’s legalization efforts and has called for descheduling, record expungement, and federal reform to align with public opinion.

Mark Warner (D-VA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Warner supports full federal reform and co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act. He has pushed for removing marijuana from Schedule I and supports legalization, decriminalization, and criminal justice reform.

Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Cantwell supports Washington’s marijuana laws and has consistently voted for SAFE Banking and descheduling. She favors reforming federal law to align with state legalization and ensuring businesses have access to banking and credit services.

Patty Murray (D-WA)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Murray is a lead sponsor of the SAFE Banking Act and supports full legalization and descheduling. She has called on Congress to support state-legal marijuana businesses and address economic and social justice issues through reform.

Jim Justice (R-WV)
Recreational Legalization: Mixed (open to consideration)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Mixed
SAFER Banking Act: Unknown/No Public Position
Rescheduling: Mixed
Sources/Notes: As governor, Justice signed the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act into law. He has indicated openness to considering recreational legalization to address issues like the fentanyl epidemic but has not taken definitive action.

Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Capito opposes legalization and has not supported SAFE Banking or other reform measures. She has voted against protections for state marijuana laws and believes cannabis should remain illegal federally.

Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Supports
Sources/Notes: Baldwin supports full legalization, co-sponsored the MORE Act and SAFE Banking, and has pushed for rescheduling. She has emphasized equity, criminal justice reform, and state authority over marijuana regulation.

Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Mixed (supports limited use)
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Johnson has not supported legalization but has said he’s open to more medical marijuana research. He has not supported SAFE Banking or rescheduling efforts and maintains opposition to adult-use reform.

John Barrasso (R-WY)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Opposes
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: Barrasso is a strong opponent of marijuana legalization. He has not supported any reform legislation, including SAFE Banking or rescheduling, and maintains that marijuana should remain federally illegal.

Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
SAFER Banking Act: Supports
Rescheduling: Opposes
Sources/Notes: While Lummis has consistently opposed marijuana legalization and decriminalization, she co-sponsored and voted in favor of the SAFER Banking Act in 2023, marking a notable shift on cannabis-related banking policy. She has maintained opposition to medical marijuana and broader federal reform. In 2023, she also co-sponsored legislation requiring congressional approval before any rescheduling of marijuana, reaffirming her opposition to removing it from Schedule I.