Congressional lawmakers have introduced more than two dozen cannabis-related bills and resolutions during the 2025–2026 session. The proposals address marijuana descheduling, banking and insurance protections, veterans’ access, hemp regulations, housing, taxes and more. The list does not include marijuana or hemp amendments attached to broader legislation.
Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act
The CLAIM Act would protect insurance companies, agents and employees from federal penalties for providing coverage to marijuana businesses operating legally under state law. It would also protect income insurers receive from those policies and prevent federal agencies from discouraging or penalizing coverage. The bipartisan legislation was filed in the Senate on July 22, 2026.
Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act, allow states to establish their own marijuana policies and create a federal regulatory and taxation system. It would also expunge certain federal marijuana convictions, provide resentencing opportunities and direct funding toward communities disproportionately affected by prohibition. Filed in the Senate on July 16, 2026, it has 17 total sponsors.
SAFE Banking Act of 2026 (H.R. 9471 / S. 4942)
The SAFE Banking Act would establish federal protections for banks, credit unions and other financial institutions that work with state-legal marijuana businesses and companies providing services to them. It is intended to improve access to bank accounts, loans, payment processing and other traditional financial services. The Senate version was filed on June 24, 2026, with four sponsors. The House companion was filed on June 25 and has eight sponsors.
Establishing and Developing University Cannabis Agriculture Techniques and Excellence (EDUCATE) Act of 2026 (H.R. 9344)
The EDUCATE Act would provide federal funding for marijuana agriculture research and educational programs at qualifying colleges and universities, particularly institutions serving Black, Hispanic and other historically underrepresented students. It would also establish scholarships for students pursuing marijuana- and hemp-related agricultural careers. Filed in the House on June 18, 2026, it has two sponsors.
Higher Education Marijuana Research Act (H.R. 8394)
This proposal would expand marijuana research at colleges and universities, provide protections for participating students and researchers and establish federal grants supporting medical and agricultural studies involving marijuana. Filed in the House on April 20, 2026, it has two sponsors.
Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act (S. 4345)
The Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act would direct the federal government to examine how state marijuana policies affect Medicaid, including their potential influence on prescription drug use, patient health and government spending. Filed in the Senate on April 20, 2026, it has two sponsors.
Hemp Safety Enforcement Act (S. 4315)
This legislation would give the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products sold as dietary supplements, foods and beverages. It would also establish requirements involving safety, labeling and minimum purchasing ages. Filed in the Senate on April 16, 2026, it has three sponsors.
Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act (H.R. 7987)
Known as the CLIMB Act, this bill would help state-legal marijuana companies obtain investment capital, list on national securities exchanges and use financial services currently restricted because marijuana remains federally prohibited. Filed in the House on March 18, 2026, it has six sponsors.
Hemp Enforcement Modernization and Protection Act (H.R. 7212)
This measure would postpone certain federal restrictions on hemp products while creating regulations governing hemp-derived products. Its provisions include testing, labeling, packaging and age requirements. Filed in the House on January 22, 2026, it has eight sponsors.
Hemp Planting Predictability Act and Related Hemp Delay Bills (H.R. 7010 / H.R. 7024 / S. 3686)
These bills would postpone the implementation of federal restrictions affecting hemp products, allowing lawmakers additional time to develop a longer-term regulatory approach. H.R. 7010 was filed on January 12, 2026, H.R. 7024 followed on January 13 and S. 3686 was filed on January 15. The two House measures have 42 total sponsors, while the Senate bill has three.
Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment Act (H.R. 2935 / S. 3576)
Known as the PREPARE Act, this legislation would establish a federal commission responsible for studying how marijuana should be regulated if national prohibition is repealed. The commission would examine regulatory structures and submit recommendations to Congress. The House version was filed on April 17, 2025, with three sponsors, while the Senate companion was filed on December 18, 2025, with one sponsor.
Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act (H.R. 6807 / S. 3537)
This legislation would prohibit federally assisted housing providers from denying admission or terminating assistance solely because someone uses marijuana in accordance with state law. The House and Senate versions were filed on December 17, 2025. Each has two sponsors.
Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (S. 3474)
This bill would create nationwide regulations for cannabinoid products, covering manufacturing standards, laboratory testing, packaging, labeling and age restrictions. It would also fund enforcement and impaired-driving prevention efforts. Filed in the Senate on December 15, 2025, it has three sponsors.
RESPECT Resolution (H. Res. 926)
The RESPECT Resolution calls on state and local governments to pursue equitable marijuana policies, including clearing eligible records, reinvesting marijuana revenue and assisting communities that experienced disproportionate enforcement under prohibition. Filed in the House on December 4, 2025, it has 11 sponsors.
American Hemp Protection Act (H.R. 6209)
The American Hemp Protection Act would repeal federal language limiting hemp products based on total THC levels and provisions addressing cannabinoids produced through certain synthetic processes. Filed in the House on November 20, 2025, it has four sponsors.
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5068)
The MORE Act would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, provide for the expungement of certain federal marijuana convictions and establish programs intended to support communities disproportionately affected by prohibition. Filed in the House on August 29, 2025, it now has 75 total sponsors, more than any other marijuana-related measure introduced during the current congressional session.
Marijuana 1-to-3 Act (H.R. 4963)
The Marijuana 1-to-3 Act would reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act rather than removing it from the law entirely. Filed in the House on August 12, 2025, it has four sponsors.
Small and Homestead Independent Producers Act (H.R. 4595)
This legislation would establish federal assistance and protections for small-scale, independent and homestead marijuana producers operating in states that have legalized marijuana. Filed in the House on July 22, 2025, it has two sponsors.
Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan Act (S. 2112)
Known as the HEMP Act, this proposal would increase the amount of THC legally allowed in hemp and hemp-derived products while making additional changes designed to assist hemp farmers and businesses. Filed in the Senate on June 18, 2025, it has one sponsor.
Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act (H.R. 3082)
The Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act would require the Government Accountability Office to examine marijuana’s placement under federal law and determine whether its current classification is supported by modern scientific evidence. Filed in the House on April 29, 2025, it has two sponsors.
STATES 2.0 Act (H.R. 2934)
The STATES 2.0 Act would allow individual states to establish and enforce their own marijuana laws without interference from the federal government. It would also impose a federal excise tax and create certain nationwide health and safety requirements. Filed in the House on April 17, 2025, it has eight sponsors.
No Deductions for Marijuana Businesses Act (H.R. 1447 / S. 471)
This legislation would continue denying federal business tax deductions to marijuana companies even if marijuana is transferred to a less restrictive schedule under the Controlled Substances Act. The Senate version was filed on February 6, 2025, with three sponsors. The House companion was filed on February 21 and has 12 sponsors.
Veterans Equal Access Act (H.R. 1384)
The Veterans Equal Access Act would allow physicians working for the Department of Veterans Affairs to recommend medical marijuana to veterans residing in states where it is legal. Filed in the House on February 14, 2025, it has four sponsors.
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act (H.R. 966)
This bill would prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from withholding benefits solely because a veteran participates in a state-authorized medical marijuana program. It would also allow VA medical providers to discuss marijuana and issue recommendations where permitted by state law. Filed in the House on February 4, 2025, it has two sponsors.
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