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NCIA Deputy Director of Communications Bethany Moore checks in with what’s going on across the country with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s membership, board, allies, and staff. This week Bethany is joined by NCIA’s GR team in Washington D.C. to discuss the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act discussion draft introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Join us every Friday on Facebook for NCIA Today Live. Registration to our Midwest Cannabis Business Conference in Detroit is now open with special limited-time super early bird pricing on tickets available, head to www.MidwestCannabisBusinessConference.com today.

The 117th Congress – What To Watch

Before we dive into what to watch this Congress, we’d like to acknowledge the totally unacceptable and disgusting violence that besieged the Capitol recently. You can read NCIA’s statement on the insurrection here.

by Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Government Relations

We’re barely halfway through January, and it already feels like so much has happened in 2021! We at NCIA anxiously watched along with the rest of the country to see who would be victorious in the Georgia Senate races and, subsequently, which party would control the U.S. Senate. Both of the Democrats, Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff defeated their Republican opponents and won their races —- ensuring that the Senate will be split 50-50 with Vice President-elect Harris being the tiebreaker.

The 117th Congress has barely begun, but after Inauguration Day on January 20th, things will really take off here in the nation’s capital. Keep reading to see my answers to FAQ’s for the new Congress:

Whatever happened to the SAFE Banking Act?

During the 116th Congress, the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1595/S. 1200) became the first cannabis-related bill to be passed by a chamber of Congress. In September of 2019, SAFE came to the House Floor under a suspension of the rules and passed by a whopping 321-103. While the bill had a hearing in the Senate Banking Committee back in the summer of 2019, it never received a markup or moved further than that. In addition to the bill itself, the SAFE Banking Act was also included in not one, but two COVID-19 relief packages passed by the House, colloquially known as HEROES I & II.

This session, the SAFE Banking Act will be back, and with even better chances to pass! The bill will be reintroduced in both the House and Senate in the next 1-2 months and we expect little to no changes to the text. Additionally, we’re also continuing to work with our Hill champions on this issue to see if we can get the language included in the next COVID-19 relief package — something that both President-elect Biden and Democratic leadership has said is pretty much priority number one.

In the meantime, keep an eye out for reintroduction and for how many cosponsors the bill has when it’s dropped — when the 116th Congress ended, SAFE had already passed the House as but also had 33 Senate cosponsors — that’s one-third of the entire chamber!

What’s next for the MORE Act and comprehensive cannabis reform? Is legalization on the horizon?

Cannabis policy ended the year on a high note (no pun intended!) when the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act (H.R. 3884), commonly known as the MORE Act, passed out of the House of Representatives by a vote of 228-164.

As I mentioned earlier, all eyes were on the Georgia Senate races as we strategized over what could be possible for the 117th Congress depending on the outcome. With the results in, we now have a better idea about what’s possible with comprehensive reform, but there’s still a lot of unknowns.

We know that the MORE Act will be reintroduced sometime in the coming months in both the House and Senate. In the Senate, the lead sponsor was Kamala Harris, who is now Vice President-elect, which means another Senator will have to pick up the torch. I can’t share with you who it’s going to be just yet, but trust me when I say they will be a wonderful lead and are a true champion for cannabis reform!

A reintroduced MORE Act will likely have a good number of edits and changes, but the underlying intent of the bill will be the same: to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and help repair the harms the war on drugs has done — specifically to communities of color.

We also know that comprehensive reform, in general, has a better chance of advancing given that Democrats now control the Senate. Sen. Schumer (D-NY) was quoted in October as saying if he’s reinstalled as Majority Leader he “will put this bill in play,” and “I think we’ll have a good chance to pass it”, talking about his own bill, the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act (S. 1552).

All of that being said, legalization, or the passage of comprehensive reform is far from a done deal. Legislation requires 60 votes for passage in the Senate, and we have a lot of hard work to do to get to that level of support in the upper chamber. In the House, Democrats have an even slimmer majority now than during the 116th Congress, so we also have to make sure we don’t lose support there.

What about appropriations?

You’ve been involved in cannabis for a long time if you remember when the appropriations process was the only way to get Congress to talk about this issue. But now, with Democrats controlling both chambers, you may be hearing more about these amendments again.

Appropriations bills are legislation in Congress that “appropriates,” or sets aside, federal funds to be divided between specific federal government departments, agencies, and programs. Read more about this process and why it matters for cannabis here.

Over the last few years, the House has continued to pass marijuana-related amendments but were unable to get through the Senate due to Republican control and a “gentleman’s agreement” between the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. But now, all of that will change.

In the past, appropriations amendments have been introduced that touch on a multitude of issues: research, veterans, medical and adult-use cannabis, hemp, banking… the list goes on! In this session, expect to see cannabis-related amendments included in the final budget. Just remember that budget bills must be passed annually, so anything that comes into law this way must be renewed again next year!

What’s going to happen at the committee level?

If you’re following cannabis policy at the federal level, definitely keep your eyes on what’s happening in various congressional committees. Given who controls both chambers, all of the committees will now be chaired by Democrats, which means you’re going to see a lot of cannabis-related bills come up for hearings and markups. Some I’ll be keeping my eye on, including both chambers’ appropriations, financial services, tax, and judiciary committees.

The opportunities for reforming our outdated cannabis laws have never been brighter than they are right now as we begin the 117th Congress. Bills are going to begin dropping left and right — and that’s because there’s a ton of excitement, enthusiasm, and optimism about what we can accomplish over the next two years.

Want to learn more about what’s possible? Make sure your company is an active member of NCIA and register for our next members-only webinar with our government relations team on Wednesday, January 27, or, if you can’t make it, hop on over to NCIA Connect to chat with us and learn more about what we’re working on in D.C.!

2020 Senate Races To Watch

by Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Government Relations

As you may have heard by now, Election Day is just around the corner! Let me take this opportunity to remind you to vote, to do so safely, and come up with an election plan! If you need help determining if you’re registered, or need more information about anything election-related, you can click here for some great resources.

Over the last two years, NCIA and the cannabis industry have had some success in Washington, D.C.: passing the SAFE Banking Act out of the House, passing the MORE Act out of committee (we expect a full House vote during the lame duck session!), and even getting the language of the SAFE Banking Act included in three proposed COVID-19 relief packages. But, the same challenge has remained: the upper chamber of Congress, the Senate.

This year, there are 35 Senate seats up for election, and the results will impact cannabis policy for years to come (remember, Senate terms last for six years). Let’s take a look at three races that could not only impact cannabis policy, but the makeup of the Senate as a whole.

Arizona

Incumbent: Sen. Martha McSally – Republican

Challenger: Mark Kelly – Democrat

The Details: Senator Martha McSally, Mark Kelly, and seventeen other write-in candidates are running in this year’s special election in Arizona. The winner will fill the rest of the 2017-2022 term that former Sen. John McCain (R) won in 2016. You may remember McSally’s name– that’s because back in the 2018 general election, McSally ran for Arizona’s other Senate seat and lost to Kyrsten Sinema (D) 47.6% to 50.0%. After the 2018 election, interim Sen. Jon Kyl (R) announced his resignation and Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced McSally as Kyl’s replacement in December 2018. Easy to keep up with, right?!

On Cannabis: This year, Arizonans will vote on Proposition 207, which would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. During a debate in October, the candidates were asked about the initiative. Mark Kelly responded, “I think I’m gonna vote yes. It has some provisions in there to decriminalize it and address some incarceration rates for marijuana offenses — I think that’s good. I think there’s a funding source there. So I’m probably gonna vote yes.” When asked if he’d support removing marijuana as a Schedule 1 narcotic were such federal legislation to come before him, Kelly replied, “Based on my vote here in Arizona, I would seriously consider removing it.”

Senator McSally, on the other hand, has been essentially silent and inactive on this issue since assuming office. Last month, when asked about the initiative, McSally said “I’ll let the Arizona voters decide that [Proposition 207].” During her time as a Congresswoman prior to being appointed to the Senate, McSally voted against several cannabis-related appropriations amendments. She has not co-sponsored any cannabis-related legislation in the Senate.

Colorado

Incumbent: Sen. Cory Gardner – Republican

Challenger: Former Governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper – Democrat

The Details: This race is one of the most contested in the country– both the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) have added it to their election target lists. The previous three U.S. Senate elections in Colorado—2016, 2014, and 2010—were decided by margins of 5.7, 1.6, and 1.7 percentage points, respectively. Gardner was first elected in 2014 after defeating incumbent Mark Udall (D) 48.2-46.3%.

On Cannabis: Sen. Gardner has long been touted as one of the most pro-cannabis Republicans in the Senate. He has sponsored and co-sponsored a number of cannabis bills, including the STATES Act and the SAFE Banking Act. However, Sen. Gardner has been unable to convince his colleagues to bring SAFE Banking up for a committee vote, or even have a simple hearing on the STATES Act. That being said, if Republicans retain control of the Senate, but Gardner loses his seat, it may have adverse consequences for the cannabis industry.

During his time as governor, Hickenlooper actively opposed cannabis legalization, even going so far as to unsuccessfully campaign against the state’s marijuana legalization ballot referendum. He then went on to implement it after voters approved the measure. During his last year as governor, he also vetoed proposals to add autism as a medical marijuana qualifying condition, to increase flexibility for investments in the cannabis industry, and to allow dispensaries to operate tasting rooms. But Hickenlooper has come a long way since then– his campaign website states, “As U.S. Senator, I will fight to remove cannabis from classification as a Schedule I drug.” Plus, he even responded to an op-ed penned earlier this year by NCIA’s own Social Media Manager, Vince Chandler, tweeting, “Yes, I support decriminalizing & descheduling marijuana. Colorado set the gold standard, and I’m eager to work with you and Colorado’s cannabis industry and entrepreneurs to get this done in Washington.”

Montana

Incumbent: Sen. Steve Daines – Republican

Challenger: Former Governor of Montana, Steve Bullock – Democrat

The Details: Incumbent Sen. Daines was first elected in 2014 with 58% of the vote. Bullock was first elected Governor of Montana in 2012 with 49% of the vote to his opponent’s 47%. His margin increased in 2016 when he won 50% to 46%. That same year, Donald Trump (R) won Montana in the presidential election with 56% of the vote to Hillary Clinton’s (D) 36%.

Both the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Senate Majority PAC, a Democratic PAC, have targeted the race. Prior to announcing his bid for Senate, Bullock joined the crowded Democratic presidential field before dropping out in 2019.

Implications: This year, there are two cannabis-related initiatives on the ballot in the Treasure State. Montana I-190, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is on the ballot and would legalize the possession and use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21, impose a 20% tax on marijuana sales, require the Department of Revenue to develop rules to regulate marijuana businesses, and allow for the resentencing or expungement of marijuana-related crimes. The second initiative, Montana CI-118, the Allow for a Legal Age for Marijuana Amendment, would amend the Montana Constitution to allow for the legislature or a citizen initiative to establish a minimum legal age for the possession, use, and purchase of marijuana, similar to the regulation of alcohol in the state constitution.

While neither Senate candidate has weighed in on the state’s cannabis initiatives, we do have some understanding of their views on the issue– Sen. Daines has consistently voted in favor of appropriations amendments related to hemp, medical cannabis, and banking. In 2015, he co-sponsored an industrial hemp bill. It’s important to note that all of these votes were more than three years ago. On the other hand, while running for president last year during July 2019, Bullock stated, “I think this [cannabis legalization] should be left up to the states. I think the federal government should get out of the way and this is a state-by-state decision.”

Now, remember to get out there and VOTE! Here at NCIA, we’ll be analyzing other initiatives, candidates, and what it all means for you and your business as we get closer to the election, and doing the same once we get the results!

Committees And Coalitions: Legislative Update On The SAFE Banking Act

by Michelle Rutter Friberg, Deputy Director of Government Relations

While you may not have seen or heard much news recently about the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2215, S. 1152), NCIA has been hard at work behind the scenes gathering intel, lobbying offices, and educating lawmakers and their staff. The bill is currently stalled in the Senate, however, there have been many discussions between lawmakers, committee staff, and advocates to encourage the legislation’s swift passage through the chamber. This week, let’s recap where the bill stands currently and what we’re doing to get the bill to the next step in the legislative process.

In September, the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2215) became the first piece of cannabis reform legislation to ever pass out of the United States House of Representatives by an astounding bipartisan vote of 321-103. The first iteration of the bill, named the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act, was introduced to the 113th Congress back in 2013 and has made a long journey to get to this point in the legislative process.

After the SAFE Banking Act passed the House, its journey continued in the more conservative, Republican-controlled Senate. NCIA and other advocates. Then, just before Christmas, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) issued a press release detailing his opposition to cannabis policy reform — including the SAFE Banking Act as it’s currently written. In the release, Chairman Crapo said,

“I remain firmly opposed to efforts to legalize marijuana on the federal level, and I am opposed to legalization in the State of Idaho. I also do not support the SAFE Banking Act that passed in the House of Representatives. Significant concerns remain that the SAFE Banking Act does not address the high level potency of marijuana, marketing tactics to children, lack of research on marijuana’s effects, and the need to prevent bad actors and cartels from using the banks to disguise ill-gotten cash to launder money into the financial system.”

NCIA is continuing to work with Sen. Crapo, congressional and committee staff, coalition partners, and the bill’s cosponsors to ensure that all parties have the materials and information that they need in order to solve this pressing public safety issue and pass the SAFE Banking Act.

But, that’s not all we’re working on for SAFE Banking! In addition, NCIA and a coalition of more than 30 national and state cannabis industry organizations sent a letter last month to Sen. Crapo urging him to advance the House-approved version of a bill aimed at addressing the state-legal cannabis industry’s lack of access to banking and other financial services.

NCIA has collected over a thousand signatures from cannabis and ancillary businesses on a similar letter that is on its way to Sen. Crapo’s office this week. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, NCIA is currently in the process of taking a deep-dive into Sen. Crapo’s concerns that he listed in December, and replying to them line-by-line to ensure that he and his staff have all of the relevant information necessary to pass this bill out of Committee and send it to the Senate Floor.

We will continue working on your behalf in D.C., but here are a few ways you can help, too:

If your business is not yet a member of NCIA, the best way you can help this effort is by joining today so that our team in D.C. can start the year off stronger than ever in our efforts to move sensible banking reform through the Senate and to the president’s desk.
Make sure you’ve signed up to attend one of our upcoming Cannabis Caucuses, happening nationwide in March, where you can get updated on the latest with the SAFE Banking Act and all of our other congressional priorities.
Mark your calendar for May 19-21 for NCIA’s 10th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days! Registration will be opening soon, so keep an eye out for more information on how you can join us in Washington, D.C. to make 2020 the biggest year yet for cannabis policy reform!

While we still have work to do in the Senate, the NCIA team is excited about the opportunities ahead for 2020! Thank you to the nearly 2,000 member businesses of NCIA that help make this critical work possible.

Picking Up Speed In The 116th Congress – An Overview Of Our Progress

by Madeline Grant, NCIA’s Government Relations Manager

We’ve seen an extraordinary amount of momentum sweep through Capitol Hill so far this Congress. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2019 and the Judiciary Committee marked up the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019. On top of these significant policy gains and historic achievements, we’ve seen an increase in cannabis-related bills, committee hearings, amendments, and markups.

With strong Democratic leadership on the House side, the question of legalizing cannabis has even been put on the table. Conversations are happening in hearings and markups that will help educate lawmakers. For example, as cannabis remains a Schedule I substance, significant federal research is still unattainable. These are the important conversations we are having with lawmakers. The SAFE Banking Act passed with overwhelmingly bipartisan support, with a vote of 321-103. This bill has been supported by the American Bankers Association, the Governors Association, the National Association of Attorneys General, and the credit unions across the country. The McClintock-Blumenauer-Norton amendment, which would prohibit the Department of Justice from interfering with state cannabis programs, passed the House with a vote of 267-165. This historic vote shows just how far we have come and with continued momentum where we can go.

Now, we need your help. It is more important than ever that Congress hears from their constituents. Your stories and experiences are what resonates the most with Hill offices. Now that the SAFE Banking Act passed the house, we need to turn our attention to the Senate.

Please call your U.S. Senators and urge them to support S.1200, the SAFE Banking Act, which prevents federal banking regulators from punishing banks for working with cannabis-related businesses that are obeying state laws or halting their services, taking action on loans made to those businesses, or limiting depository institution’s access to the Deposit Insurance Fund. As you call your Senators, be sure to explain the frustration you have had with a lack of access to banking. Personal stories resonate with our Congressional offices, so take a few minutes to make these important calls.

To find your Senators, click this link and simply enter your address. The office phone number will pop up next to their photos.

Please join us May 19-21, 2020 for our 10th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days in Washington, D.C. Not only will you meet with congressional offices to discuss priority cannabis legislation, but you’ll get to know other NCIA members from around the country. For more information about Lobby Days, contact Maddy Grant and madeline@thecannabisindustry.org.

NCIA Update From Capitol Hill

NCIA’s team in Washington, D.C. and our allies in Congress have been busy advancing cannabis reforms on Capitol Hill over the last couple of weeks. The Congressional appropriations process for the FY2019 federal budget is well under way and cannabis has been at the center of some of the debates around government spending.

Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation that would renew protections for state medical cannabis programs when the current spending budget expires in September. The language, which was introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), prevents the Department of Justice from using any resources to target medical cannabis patients or providers who are in compliance with state laws.

While this provision has been amended into the budget since 2014, this is the first time that this provision has been included in the original language of the spending bill by either chamber of Congress. Thanks to the hundreds of member-businesses that have invested in NCIA’s work on Capitol Hill over the years and the growing public support for national cannabis reforms, this policy is no longer a controversial issue for Congress.In fact, leading up to the Senate hearing, Sen. Lankford (R-OK) attempted to include a budget rider that would effectively nullify the medical cannabis protections but later withdrew it, citing lack of support.

Over on the House side, an amendment offered by Rep. David Joyce (R-OH) which would have restricted the Treasury Department from using tax dollars to sanction banks for providing financial services to the legal cannabis industry came very close to passing but ultimately did not make it into the budget package. NCIA is working with our allies in the Senate to include the banking protections in that chamber’s version of the federal budget in the days ahead.

Another champion for social justice and sensible cannabis policies, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), introduced a first-of-its-kind resolution bringing attention to the racially discriminatory enforcement of marijuana prohibition. Lee’s Realizing Equitable & Sustainable Participation in Emerging Cannabis Trades (RESPECT) Resolution calls on states with legal cannabis to enact policies to ensure that people of color and communities that have suffered the most under prohibition policies have equal access to business opportunities within the emerging legal cannabis industry.

NCIA applauded Rep. Lee and the bipartisan group of lawmakers who are leading the charge on tackling this important issue.

Meanwhile, other nations may be surpassing the U.S. in enacting sensible marijuana policies. Just today, the Canadian Parliament passed legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis for our neighbor to the North beginning in October 2018. For more information about how the U.S. cannabis industry risks falling behind other nations due to outdated federal laws, download NCIA’s recent white paper, “How the U.S. is Falling Behind in the Global Cannabis Market.”

Stay engaged with NCIA for more news about the advancement of federal cannabis reforms and to learn about how you can get more involved.

The Future of Medical Cannabis Reform – Now What?

by Michelle Rutter, NCIA Government Relations Manager

Late in the evening of September 6th, the House Rules Committee held a hearing to discuss amendments to the upcoming appropriations bill that will fund the federal government for the upcoming fiscal year. The Rules Committee is used by House leadership to maintain control over the House floor, and is heavily stacked in favor of the majority party (by a 2:1 ratio).

Unfortunately, the committee decided not to allow the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment (formerly the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment) to move forward for a vote on the Floor. Despite the fact that 46 states have legalized some form of cannabis, 90% of the public supports medical marijuana, and over 70% think the federal government should not interfere with state marijuana reforms, the Rules Committee singlehandedly decided to strip out the language protecting states’ medical marijuana laws that have been in law since 2014.

Although this came as no surprise, it is still disappointing. So, what’s next going forward? There are a couple of possible scenarios.

Scenario 1: In July, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed an amendment offered by Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) by a voice vote. The Leahy amendment is identical to the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment and would protect medical cannabis businesses and patients for another year. If this legislation passes the Senate, the opportunity still exists for Congress to reconcile the differences and agree to maintain the current protections in medical cannabis states.

Scenario 2: There are rumors circulating that Congress will pass a funding bill for Hurricane Harvey relief and that this bill would include a debt ceiling increase and continue funding the federal government through mid-December. If this happens, the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment will continue to protect medical cannabis patients and businesses until a new appropriations bill is passed.

Scenario 3: Neither the House or the Senate agree to maintaining this provision, and Congressional protections for states’ medical cannabis laws disappear in the short term. Although this is the worst scenario of the three listed here, the opportunity still exists for Congress to re-insert this provision during next year’s budget negotiations.

NCIA will continue to advocate and communicate with Members of Congress on the behalf of the cannabis industry. While the House Rules Committee has made a disappointing decision, there is still hope that the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer/Leahy amendments will be included in federal law for yet another year. As we continue to represent our member-businesses, we will be vigilant in our efforts to bring about the best possible positive outcome in the current political climate.

By The Numbers: NCIA Members Make It Happen In The Halls Of Congress

by Michelle Rutter, NCIA Government Relations Manager

While 2017 has had some political unknowns, one thing is for sure: cannabis legislation in Congress has more support than ever — and NCIA members have helped make that happen.

In mid-May, NCIA held its 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days in Washington, D.C., where 250 industry professionals came together on Capitol Hill to attend more than 300 scheduled meetings. Since then, there has been a substantial increase in the number of cosponsors on cannabis-related bills compared to the last congressional session.

Last session, during the 114th Congress, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) introduced the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act, which would have created a safe harbor for financial institutions to serve marijuana-related businesses. At the end of the two-year session, the bill had 39 cosponsors.

Earlier this year, during the 115th Congress, Rep. Perlmutter introduced his new bill, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 2215). That bill currently has 47 cosponsors with nearly a year and a half left in the session to gain more support. Since NCIA’s Lobby Days in May, the SAFE Banking Act has added 18 new cosponsors.

There has also been a substantial increase in the number of cosponsors on the House of Representatives bill that addresses the 280E tax problem. Last session, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced the Small Business Tax Equity Act, which ended the session with 18 cosponsors.

This year, NCIA was successful in helping secure Rep. Carlos Curbelo’s (R-FL) leadership on the Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2017 (H.R. 1810), which has been instrumental in gaining the 25 cosponsors the bill currently has. That legislation has gained 13 new cosponsors since NCIA’s annual Lobby Days.

In addition to an increase in cosponsorship of cannabis-related bills, there’s also been an uptick in support for appropriations amendments at the committee level. At the end of July, the Senate Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.) to recommend medical cannabis in states. That amendment passed by a vote of 24-7 — the most votes this measure has ever received in the Senate.

As the appropriations process continues through the summer, it’s likely that more cannabis-related amendments will be brought up and voted on, including votes dealing with protections for medical marijuana businesses and banking. NCIA is confident that if congressional leadership allows these measures to be voted upon, they will receive unprecedented levels of support.

The industry’s united voice makes a difference on Capitol Hill, and it can be seen in the numbers. To learn more about NCIA’s annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, you can click here.