Bill · H.R. 2935· House(119-HR-2935)
PREPARE Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- David Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The PREPARE Act of 2025 establishes the Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis. This commission is tasked with studying and proposing a pathway to end federal cannabis prohibition. The goal is to develop a federal regulatory framework modeled after the regulations for alcohol. The commission will collect public testimony and expert input to create these recommendations. Final reports and suggestions will be published on the Department of Justice website.
Yes· 3 of 47
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Directly addresses financial access and regulatory certainty for entrepreneurs.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
Explicitly addresses racial disparities in cannabis criminalization.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+6
Explicitly addresses racial disparities in cannabis criminalization.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Remedying Criminalization: The commission must propose measures to alleviate the impact of cannabis criminalization, specifically for veterans, low income, and minority communities (Section 4(b)(1)(A)).
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Expanding Medical Access: The bill seeks to address the lack of medical cannabis access and research within Federal agencies and publicly funded medical training centers (Section 4(b)(1)(D)-(E)).
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Improving Financial Access: The commission will work to remedy the lack of access to financial services for cannabis entrepreneurs (Section 4(b)(1)(B)).
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Increasing Safety and Research: The bill aims to fix the lack of consistent product safety, labeling requirements, and research on medical uses and impairment effects (Section 4(b)(1)(C) and (F)).
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Supporting Marginalized Communities: The commission includes a member from the Small Business Administration specifically focused on creating industry access for historically marginalized communities (Section 4(c)(20)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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No Immediate Law Change: The commission does not have rulemaking authority (Section 4(j)), meaning it can only make recommendations and cannot instantly change current laws or release individuals from prohibition.
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Lack of Compensation: Members of the commission who are not federal employees are prohibited from receiving any pay, allowances, or benefits for their service (Section 4(k)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Business Owners+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Veterans+6Good For Farmers+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Students+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Children+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Billionaires+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Improves Healthcare Access+4Increases Research Funding+4Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Consumer Protection+4Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+4Improves Government Transparency+3Increase States Rights+3Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4Improves International Trade+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 4/17/2025
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Hakeem JeffriesDemocrat · New York
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio