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H.R. 1416

Tribal Marijuana Sovereignty Act of 2019

Tribal Marijuana Sovereignty Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the federal government, when determining a Native American tribe's eligibility for funds, benefits, or contracts, from considering the tribe's authority to produce, purchase, or possess marijuana on tribal lands.

The Indian Health Service's medical professionals may make medical recommendations to their patients with regard to marijuana.

Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
3cosponsors2committees6actions2related bills8subjects
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
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    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Natural Resources Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Tribal Marijuana Sovereignty Act of 2019 — Informed