Bill · H.R. 4963· House(119-HR-4963)
Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/12/2025
- Last activity
- 8/12/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2025'', focuses on changing how marijuana is categorized under federal law. It directs the Attorney General of the United States to move marijuana from schedule I to schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This change must be completed through an order within 60 days after the act is passed. The bill specifically addresses the scheduling of marijuana as defined in the Controlled Substances Act.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill significantly benefits business owners in the cannabis industry by easing federal drug scheduling restrictions.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+5
The bill reduces the legal stigma and potential federal prosecution risks associated with marijuana by reclassifying it as a less restricted substance.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
Rescheduling marijuana to schedule III recognizes its potential medical utility, which may facilitate easier access to medicinal use.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill directs the Attorney General to execute a specific regulatory change, though it limits the severity of federal restrictions on the substance.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Rescheduling of Marijuana: The bill moves marijuana from schedule I to schedule III of the Controlled substances Act (Section 2), which changes its legal classification.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Introduced in House
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
David JoyceRepublican · Ohio
Brian MastRepublican · Florida