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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
AI Summary
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
<p><b>Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-prohibition Adult-use Regulated Environment Act of 2023 or the PREPARE Act of 2023</b></p> <p>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.<br> </p>
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
Related Subjects
Aging
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
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
