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H.R. 2282

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the therapeutic use of marihuana, and for other purposes.

Transfers marihuana from schedule I (abuse potential, no accepted medical use) to schedule II (accepted medical use) under the Controlled Substances Act.

Amends such Act to establish in the Department of Health and Human Services an Office for the Supply of Internationally Controlled Drugs, to be responsible for regulating the domestic production and distribution of marihuana.

Establishes procedures for the production and use of medicinal marihuana.

Permits the distribution of medicinal marihuana only to hospitals and pharmacies registered to dispense schedule II controlled substances for the purposes of treating glaucoma, cancer, or research approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Provides for a marihuana abuse prevention and information program through the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4](R-CT)Sponsor
66 cosponsors43 D24 R
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House