Larson Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis

Statement

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, which will decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, expunge the records of those harmed by cannabis criminalization, and create opportunities for all to participate in the legal cannabis industry.

"Today the House took a step forward to decriminalize cannabis and fix decades of social injustice. The MORE Act will expunge the federal records of those harmed by cannabis criminalization. People of color are four times more likely to be arrested on cannabis charges and are often targeted for longer prison sentences. This bill will change that and invest the tax revenue back into communities that have been disproportionately impacted," said Larson. "Additionally, with Connecticut legalizing cannabis last year, this would allow local small cannabis businesses in CT to access banks and other financial institutions."

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