House Of Representatives Pass Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana

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The Senate will now get to vote on a bill that would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act.

Marijuana has been a hot topic of debate over the last few decades especially with acceptance around the drug at an all-time high. For many, weed has the ability to heal those with chronic pain, while also easing many of their anxiety. Regardless, there are still numerous politicians who want to keep the drug illegal for reasons that don't exactly make a whole lot of sense. Now, the House of Representatives is taking things into their own hands with the MORE Act, which stands for "Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act."

This piece of legislation would ultimately decriminalize marijuana while also pardoning those who have non-violent drug offenses on their records. Today, the bill was passed in the House, with 228 for it and just 164 against it. Now, this bill will be presented in front of the Senate although it is expected to be shot down as Republicans currently control that branch.

"It is the right thing to do," Oregon representative Earl Blumenauer said. "For too long, the war on drugs has targeted young people, especially Black people, and rejected the advice of experts. Public acceptance is at an all-time high. This is an idea whose time has come."

While the bill might not come to fruition, this is certainly a great step forward as it paves the way for similar legislation in the future.

House Of Representatives Pass Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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