Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 1, 2017)
Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA):
- to add definitions for the terms "cannabidiol" and "cannabidiol-rich plants,"
- to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana, and
- to remove cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the CSA.
The bill also removes cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Finally, it specifies that no provision of this bill prohibits or restricts the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.
What just happenedJun 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 1, 2017
- Jun 2, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 5, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Financial Services Committee - May 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - May 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- May 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 1, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 1, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House