The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act cleared the House Judiciary Committee, which is chaired by the legislation’s sponsor, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), on a 26-15 vote. Th

The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act passing through the House Judiciary Committee, led by its sponsor Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), on a 26-15 vote marks a significant step towards marijuana reform in the United States. This legislative milestone reflects a growing shift in attitudes towards cannabis legalization and criminal justice reform. The MORE Act not only seeks to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level but also addresses social equity by reinvesting in communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. As the bill progresses, it brings hope for a more just and inclusive approach to cannabis policy in the country.