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H.R. 2273 (115th)

Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017

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Introduced

1 May 2017

Last action

2 June 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsors

Scott Perry, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Ken Calvert, JAMES COOPER, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Duncan Hunter, F. SENSENBRENNER, Ed Perlmutter, Chris Stewart, Alan Lowenthal, Ann Wagner, Raúl Grijalva, Robert Wittman, David Scott, Beto O'Rourke, WALTER JONES, John Yarmuth, Jared Polis, David Young, John Katko, Rod Blum, Ken Buck, John Ratcliffe, John Delaney, Earl Blumenauer, Julia Brownley, DANA ROHRABACHER, ALCEE HASTINGS, Timothy Walz, Thomas Massie, Diana DeGette, Austin Scott, David Loebsack, Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

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11 August 2025

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Summary

Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA): to add definitions for the terms "cannabidiol" and "cannabidiol-rich plants," to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana, and to remove cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the CSA. The bill also removes cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Finally, it specifies that no provision of this bill prohibits or restricts the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 5 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 June 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

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