IDEA Full Funding Act

House Bill

H.R. 2598

119th Congress

IDEA Full Funding Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David P. Joyce

Representative

Republican

OH-14

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would create a commission to study how the federal government could regulate the sale and use of cannabis. It aims to find a practical path for the federal government to oversee the cannabis industry in the United States.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorDavid P. Joyce (R-OH)

Introduced10/28/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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IDEA Full Funding Act

This bill would create a commission to study how the federal government could regulate the sale and use of cannabis. It aims to find a practical path for the federal government to oversee the cannabis industry in the United States.

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This bill would create a commission to study how the federal government could regulate the sale and use of cannabis. It aims to find a practical path for the federal government to oversee the cannabis industry in the United States.

Bill Number: 2598
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: IDEA Full Funding Act
Bill Number: 2598
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Summary: This bill would create a commission to study how the federal government could regulate the sale and use of cannabis. It aims to find a practical path for the federal government to oversee the cannabis industry in the United States.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a commission to study how the federal government could regulate the sale and use of cannabis. It aims to find a practical path for the federal government to oversee the cannabis industry in the United States.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-prohibition Adult-use Regulated Environment Act of 2023 or the PREPARE Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish the Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a plausible and prompt pathway to cannabis regulation.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes the Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a potential federal system for regulating cannabis
The commission would examine different regulatory models and make recommendations for how the federal government could oversee the legal cannabis market
Directs the Department of Justice to lead the commission's work

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could pave the way for the federal government to take a more active role in regulating the cannabis industry, which is currently legal in many states but still prohibited at the federal level. This could provide more clarity and consistency for businesses, consumers, and law enforcement. However, the ultimate impact would depend on the commission's recommendations and whether Congress acts on them.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2598, 119th Congress (2025). "IDEA Full Funding Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2598

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