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.
AI Summary
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
<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 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.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2650, 119th Congress (2025). "DOCTORS Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2650
