U.S. Congress - Letters to Congress: H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
To decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level, to leave to the States a power to regulate marijuana that is similar to the power they have to regulate alcohol, and for other purposes.
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H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
gravitychanges
June 05, 2013
I urge my representatives to represent those they serve. I support and am tracking H.R.499. The Pew Research Institute found 52% of Americans approve for the legalization of marijuana while 'yougov' and other 'lesser' polls show more current results closer to 60%. As someone who hasn't smoked marijuana in a nearly a decade, I am here as a supporter and ardent believer in our natural rights. An adult individual, rather than their government, should have reasonable control over their body a...
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End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Rocotaco
June 04, 2013
I support H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
When 51% of Americans support this bill and only 3% of congress does, there needs to be a change in the way congress thinks. It is ridiculous that only 3% of congress supports this bill when the majority of Americans do.
Don't think that I am being stupid with this statistic either. I read a lot of news art... -
H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
Vazex
May 25, 2013
I support H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
It is good to see that the failing drug war on marijuana is coming to an end. I am glad that this bill was proposed and, if possible, would like to thank its proposers as well. I hope that the efforts of the our nation to legalize recreational marijuana will carry through as well.
All my childhood I hav... -
H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
HollyFetzner
May 09, 2013
I support H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Finally some reason in the Senate, thank you Senator Leach. Marijuana prohibition does not work, it wastes billions of tax dollars and law enforcement resources which could be better utilized elsewhere like stopping violent crimes. The money saved and generated from ending Marijuana prohibition can be put t... -
H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
jeffreythethird
April 29, 2013
I support H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Schafers -
H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
dnalgo
April 28, 2013
I support H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
cdyancey
April 23, 2013
I support H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Gentlemen,
I strongly support the repeal of the prohibition of Cannabis and Hemp in the United States. The origin of these laws were ill purposed and are not good for our nation on all levels. Prohibition of Hemp destroys what was once an important natural resource to our nation that helped us build the in... -
H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
lremmell64
April 23, 2013
I oppose H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations." on Feb 28, 2013
This bill has been assigned to the House Energy and Commerce - Health committee. -
H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
bryanklaves
April 22, 2013
I and a majority of the American people urge you to support H.R.499 -Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act.
I vote. My family votes. My friends vote.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bryan Klaves -
H.R.499 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
U009jfh
April 22, 2013
I support H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Joe Howard
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