Bill
HR 5068
Overview: HR 5068, the MORE Act, was introduced in the House on August 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis at the federal level, whi
Overview: HR 5068, the MORE Act, was introduced in the House on August 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis at the federal level, while also providing for the expungement of certain cannabis-related convictions and the reinvestment of tax revenue into communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs.
Key Provisions:
- Removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing it at the federal level
- Expunges certain federal cannabis-related convictions and allows for the resentencing of individuals serving sentences for cannabis-related offenses
- Establishes a 5% federal tax on cannabis products, with the revenue being reinvested into communities that have been disproportionately affected by the war on drugs
- Prohibits the denial of federal public benefits, such as housing or student loans, based on cannabis-related convictions
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact individuals with cannabis-related convictions, the cannabis industry, and communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. It is intended to address the social and economic consequences of cannabis criminalization.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently awaiting further action, such as referral to a committee for consideration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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