US House passes the MORE Act, a bill to decriminalize marijuana | USA TODAY

The U.S. House passed the MORE Act to decriminalize marijuana and allow states to set their own policies on pot, but many Republicans opposed it.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have weighed the possibility of decriminalizing marijuana for years, with some launching ambitious legislation to reduce criminal penalties for possession, levy taxes on and monitor the sale and distribution of the drug. But dozens of bills introduced since the 1970s have yet to become law.

Advocates hope this time will be different. The Democratic-controlled House Friday passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act by a 220-204 vote that fell almost entirely along party lines. The measure not only would decriminalize the substance, it also would impose an excise tax on cannabis products made in or imported into the U.S. as well as levy an occupational tax on production facilities and export warehouse.

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[sharong.]

Marijuana is so much better than the man made alternatives. Its been here since the beginning. It helps me sleep, relieves my anxiety and major depression.

[cin]

Alcohol and pharmaceutical sales will take a giant drop, for good reason. That's the main thing holding this up.

[hardway]

I never carried anyone to the morgue for a marijuana overdose. Alcohol and opiates. I lost count in 20yrs.

[liamjohnson]

Imagine a government so intoxicated with corruption a law designed to protect the profits of an industry long dead still creates profits for a different industry today.

[Ricovette]

As a Police Officer I am telling you that the LEGALIZATION of Marijuana is LONG OVERDUE! Let the people have their God given herbs... Stay safe... Rico

[jdubs]

I’m high rite now. The side effects are hunger and sleep. Much better than alcohol. So glad I quit drinking. It’s so bad.

[shawmanwright]

The Crypto market has been favourable in the past weeks, I keep missing out on this opportunity, I'm certainly very impatient. how can I ever make a profit in the crypto market?

[RyanAlexander_Artist]

Ohhh brilliant guys. The government is finally allowing us to smoke marijuana. We were anxiously waiting for that approval.

[henryroman]

People are celebrating. This means nothing. Companies are still going to make you take a piss test, and if you fail, see ya.

[metallic_zombie_killer]

If it doesnt become decriminalized nationally blame big pharma/tobacco

[morbidlyoppressed]

They already decriminalized crime 🤷‍♂️

[colegordon]

well overdue. hope the senate isnt shitty about it and votes for the people not themselves.

[orangehatmusic]

Holy crap now even marijuana legalization is a racial thing? WTH.

[MrSockez]

the law just went into effect literally today in my state allowing recreational sales so its funny that now the federal government decided to decriminalize it on the exact same day

[gustavomedrano]

if they put huge taxes and make it hard for people to sell it legally people will keep selling it and buying it ilegally. make sure to learn from the fails of the first states that legalized it...

[Rushligma]

Anyone against this is also against personal liberty, true freedom.

[lightbox]

In NJ, if we ever get around to actually licensing sites, a priority foe ownership will go to minority members who have been incarcerated for Marijuana possession. Maybe a little justice.

[INTERCONfly]

I sure hope our government actually makes this happen. They need to vote yes and pass this bill with or without the GOP.

[longlivetheconstitution]

This is a great day for freedom. The federal government less out of our lives. Founding fathers would be proud!

[traya]

Wow one good thing America’s done is a looong time