DOCTORS Act

Senate Bill

S. 2650

119th Congress

DOCTORS Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John W. Hickenlooper

Senator

Democratic

CO

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The PREPARE Act of 2023 would direct the Department of Justice to create a commission to study how the federal government could effectively regulate cannabis. This could lead to new rules around the legal use and sale of marijuana across the country.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorJohn W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)

Introduced8/1/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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DOCTORS Act

The PREPARE Act of 2023 would direct the Department of Justice to create a commission to study how the federal government could effectively regulate cannabis. This could lead to new rules around the legal use and sale of marijuana across the country.

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The PREPARE Act of 2023 would direct the Department of Justice to create a commission to study how the federal government could effectively regulate cannabis. This could lead to new rules around the legal use and sale of marijuana across the country.

Bill Number: 2650
Sponsor: John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Introduced: 8/1/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: DOCTORS Act
Bill Number: 2650
Sponsor: John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 8/1/2025
Summary: The PREPARE Act of 2023 would direct the Department of Justice to create a commission to study how the federal government could effectively regulate cannabis. This could lead to new rules around the legal use and sale of marijuana across the country.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The PREPARE Act of 2023 would direct the Department of Justice to create a commission to study how the federal government could effectively regulate cannabis. This could lead to new rules around the legal use and sale of marijuana across the country.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

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 a federal commission to examine pathways for regulating cannabis at the national level
The commission would make recommendations on how the government could oversee and control the legal cannabis industry
This could pave the way for more uniform federal laws around the production, distribution, and consumption of marijuana

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could have a significant impact on individuals and businesses involved in the cannabis industry across the United States. It could lead to new federal regulations that override or complement existing state laws, potentially expanding legal access to marijuana or placing new restrictions on its use. Law enforcement, cannabis producers, retailers, and consumers could all be affected by the commission's recommendations and any resulting legislation.