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H.R.1831 Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jun 01, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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  • 98% of users support H.R.1831

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    98% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, support H.R.1831.
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    • On November 09, 2011, by VaporB - Um, I hope Marijuana is spelled Marijuana in this bill and not "Marihunan" as therefore this bill wouldn't be legit and then if signed Marijuana still wouldn't be legalized. One thing that should be banned is Dupont. This would help the legalization of Marijuana. Thanks.

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      As noted by VaporB, a user on OpenCongress.org, on November 09, 2011, "Um, I hope Marijuana is spelled Marijuana in this bill and not "Marihunan" as therefore this bill wouldn't be legit and then if signed Marijuana still wouldn't be legalized. One thing that should be banned is Dupont. This would help the legalization of Marijuana. Thanks."
    • On November 22, 2011, by Theescooter - The term "Marijuana" was coined to imply racist Latino connotations to the plant because at the time of enacting its' prohibition ( as today! ) Latinos were seen as job-stealing, lesser race peoples who smoked marihuana, went wild and raped, murdered, and pillaged. Marijuana is actually the bastardized name; marihuana was the original, and means the exact same thing in any dictionary.

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      As noted by Theescooter, a user on OpenCongress.org, on November 22, 2011, "The term "Marijuana" was coined to imply racist Latino connotations to the plant because at the time of enacting its' prohibition ( as today! ) Latinos were seen as job-stealing, lesser race peoples who smoked marihuana, went wild and raped, murdered, and pillaged. Marijuana is actually the bastardized name; marihuana was the original, and means the exact same thing in any dictionary. "

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • In This Day and Age: Abuse, Deaths and Injuries in Schools and ... - July 17, 2012 by Age of Autism - Senator Harkin's Keeping All Students Safe Act (S. 2020 and H.R. 1831), is up for vote and attempts to address the reporting issue and others, but the bill does not include cameras, which many advocates had hoped for.

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      As noted by Age of Autism on July 17, 2012, "Senator Harkin's Keeping All Students Safe Act (S. 2020 and H.R. 1831), is up for vote and attempts to address the reporting issue and others, but the bill does not include cameras, which many advocates had hoped for." (/url?q=http://www.ageofautism.com/2012/07/in-this-day-and-age-abuse-deaths-and-injuries-in-schools-and-institutions-and-the-debate-over-cameras-to-protect-the-disab.html&sa=U&ei=xtkGUL7tCuyC2gW9tt2mBQ&ved=0CEYQmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNF4wnU9GMKcMKNdk_kSudJvSX0amQ)
    • Dr. Bronner's Magic Protest - July 16, 2012 by Giulia - A sister bill, H.R. 1831, was introduced in the House earlier this session by Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX). From: hightimes.com. #david bronner #dolce vita international #Hemp Oil #hemp seed #lafayette park #magic soap #Obama ...

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      As noted by Giulia on July 16, 2012, "A sister bill, H.R. 1831, was introduced in the House earlier this session by Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX). From: hightimes.com. #david bronner #dolce vita international #Hemp Oil #hemp seed #lafayette park #magic soap #Obama ..." (/url?q=http://www.dolcevitaonline.net/dr-bronners-magic-protest/&sa=U&ei=7uAJUNSzAaiY2wWbg4DwDA&ved=0CDUQmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFVHe3n4Bw6Ii2QroohJnJob43nGg)
    • Dr. Bronner's Magic Protest - July 16, 2012 by Giulia - A sister bill, H.R. 1831, was introduced in the House earlier this session by Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX). From: hightimes.com. #david bronner #dolce vita international #Hemp Oil #hemp seed #lafayette park #magic soap #Obama ...

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      As noted by Giulia on July 16, 2012, "A sister bill, H.R. 1831, was introduced in the House earlier this session by Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX). From: hightimes.com. #david bronner #dolce vita international #Hemp Oil #hemp seed #lafayette park #magic soap #Obama ..." (/url?q=http://www.dolcevitaonline.net/dr-bronners-magic-protest/&sa=U&ei=xtkGUL7tCuyC2gW9tt2mBQ&ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNGiUyX-EJV3r0tS748WDMM-31jNeQ)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Alaska lawmakers to speak at Chena Hot Springs Renewable Energy Fair - August 25, 2012 by Daily News – Miner - ...to talk to our own representatives into co-sponsoring it. It's the Senate version of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2011, (H.R.1831), introduced in the House last year. This bill would cost NOTHING to the tax payers and allow farmers to grow a crop

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      As noted by Daily News – Miner on August 25, 2012, "...to talk to our own representatives into co-sponsoring it. It's the Senate version of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2011, (H.R.1831), introduced in the House last year. This bill would cost NOTHING to the tax payers and allow farmers to grow a crop " (http://classifieds.newsminer.com/bookmark/19928223)
    • Wyden Urges Senate to Let Farmers Grow Hemp - June 13, 2012 by KTVZ.com - The language of the amendment mirrors that of H.R. 1831, a bill introduced in the House this session. “Industrial hemp is used in many healthy and sustainable consumer products. However, the federal prohibition on growing industrial hemp has ...

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      As noted by KTVZ.com on June 13, 2012, "The language of the amendment mirrors that of H.R. 1831, a bill introduced in the House this session. “Industrial hemp is used in many healthy and sustainable consumer products. However, the federal prohibition on growing industrial hemp has ..." (http://www.ktvz.com/oregon-northwest/31188837/detail.html)
    • Wyden Urges Senate to Let Farmers Grow Hemp - June 13, 2012 by KTVZ.com - The language of the amendment mirrors that of H.R. 1831, a bill introduced in the House this session. “Industrial hemp is used in many healthy and sustainable consumer products. However, the federal prohibition on growing industrial hemp has forced ...

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      As noted by KTVZ.com on June 13, 2012, "The language of the amendment mirrors that of H.R. 1831, a bill introduced in the House this session. “Industrial hemp is used in many healthy and sustainable consumer products. However, the federal prohibition on growing industrial hemp has forced ..." (http://www.ktvz.com/news/31188837/detail.html)
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