Just as momentum was building for federal marijuana reform, a powerful House committee has voted to block efforts to reclassify cannabis. The move comes amid growing pressure to shift marijuana from its current Schedule I classification — a category reserved for drugs with “no accepted medical use” — to a less restrictive status that would support research and legalization efforts.
This latest development was led by the Republican-controlled House Appropriations Committee, which inserted a provision into a key budget bill that would prevent the Department of Justice from using federal funds to reschedule or deschedule cannabis. If passed, this measure could severely delay or derail the Biden administration’s ongoing review of marijuana’s federal classification.
Currently, marijuana remains a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, alongside heroin and LSD. This classification has long been criticized by researchers, cannabis advocates, and health professionals who argue that THC and CBD possess clear medical benefits. Rescheduling cannabis would open new doors for clinical research, investment, and nationwide reform — including expanded access to hemp-derived products and CBD-based treatments.
Blocking rescheduling efforts not only undermines science, but it also contradicts the will of voters in dozens of states that have legalized medical or adult-use marijuana. Over 38 states now have legal cannabis programs, yet federal law continues to treat marijuana as if it belongs in the same class as the most dangerous narcotics.
At High Science, we believe this move reinforces outdated thinking. The cannabis industry — from apparel to research to medicine — is driving innovation, job creation, and cultural change. Our mission has always been rooted in education, reform, and style that elevates the conversation. From cannabis clothing to THC awareness, we support policies that reflect reality — not relics of the past.
If federal lawmakers truly want to serve the people, they must listen to science, honor the progress made by states, and embrace the future of cannabis legalization. Blocking reform only delays the inevitable and continues to harm communities disproportionately impacted by prohibition.
As the debate over marijuana legalization continues to evolve, High Science remains committed to pushing boundaries — and pushing for change.
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