To streamline the process for institutions of higher education to research marijuana.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, 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.

2026-04-20

Colleges and universities would face fewer regulatory barriers when conducting scientific research on marijuana, making it easier for them to study the plant's effects and potential medical uses. Currently, federal restrictions make it difficult for academic institutions to obtain marijuana for research purposes, so this bill aims to simplify that process. The change would allow researchers to better understand marijuana's properties and impacts without as much red tape.