Congressional Cannabis Caucus Leaders Respond to Biden Official's Marijuana Scheduling Update

Congressional marijuana reform leaders are optimistic that a cannabis scheduling review, directed by President Joe Biden, could be completed this year, according to a top Biden administration official. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said that he hopes to send the president a scheduling decision “this year.” Three co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus expressed cautious optimism that the secretary will follow through with action in the coming months. Once HHS finalizes its review, it will send a scheduling recommendation to DEA, which makes the final call.