U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide and Allow Expungements Now Sponsored by Lawmakers From 28 States and D.C.

OG article by Anthony Martinelli December 2 2025

The MORE Act, aimed at descheduling cannabis nationwide by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act and enabling expungement of past convictions, now boasts 60 sponsors—13% of the House—from 28 states and D.C., including Nevada, Minnesota, New York, California, and others, with all being Democrats and no Republican endorsements. This broad support from over half of U.S. states highlights recognition of prohibition's failures and the push for national reform aligned with state legalizations. The bill serves as a criminal justice and public health initiative, providing relief from lasting conviction consequences. States like California (over half a dozen sponsors), Texas, Washington, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, and New York show strong regional backing despite political divides. A separate STATES 2.0 Act on respecting state laws has bipartisan support but fewer (four) sponsors. This growing congressional roster signals readiness for modern marijuana policy shifts.