HR 2935 United States House · 119th Congress

PREPARE Act of 2025

The PREPARE Act of 2025 establishes a federal commission to develop a regulatory framework for cannabis, modeled after alcohol regulations, in preparation for the end of federal prohibition. The commission, to be created within 30 days, will study barriers like criminalization impacts, research restrictions, financial access for businesses, and youth protection, with a final report due within one year. This bill directly affects federal agencies (e.g., Justice, Health, Agriculture) and indirectly impacts communities disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition, cannabis businesses, and medical patients. It does not change current laws but mandates a structured study to inform future regulation.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2025

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Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2025

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Apr 17, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 17, 2025

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