H.R.2943 - Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Popular: Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Specific Organizations Supporting H.R.2943

  • National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
  • Americans for Safe Access
  • Drug Policy Alliance Network

Interests that oppose this bill:

Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups

Name Amount Received
Rep. Steve Israel [D, NY-2] $15,900
Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] $15,000
Rep. Ted Deutch [D, FL-19] $15,000
Rep. Steny Hoyer [D, MD-5] $15,000
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D, FL-20] $12,500
Rep. Gary Peters [D, MI-9] $12,392
Rep. Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] $11,200
Rep. Gerald Connolly [D, VA-11] $10,843
Rep. John Boehner [R, OH-8] $10,000
Rep. Sander Levin [D, MI-12] $10,000
 
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D, VT] $11,250
Sen. Jeff Merkley [D, OR] $10,000
Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D, MD] $10,000
Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] $10,000
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] $10,000
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] $7,500
Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] $6,500
Sen. Al Franken [D, MN] $5,000
Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D, CT] $5,000
Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R, AK] $5,000

Specific Organizations Opposing H.R.2943

  • National Narcotic Officer’s Association Coalition (NNOAC)

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92% Users Support Bill

423 in favor / 37 opposed
 

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