Nov 18 2022President Biden Will Sign Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act Into LawOn Wednesday the U.S. Senate passed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, making it the first standalone piece of marijuana legislation to ever reach the president’s desk.The bill will accomplish this by streamlining the application process for scientific marijuana studies and removing existing barriers for researchers that frequently slow the research process.Introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) in the Senate, the measure was sponsored in the House under the leadership of Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Andy Harris (R-Md.).“There is substantial evidence that marijuana-derived medications can and are providing major health benefits”, said Senator Feinstein following its passage in the Senate.After years of negotiation, I’m delighted that we’re finally enacting this bill that will result in critical research that could help millions.”The full text of the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act can be found by clicking here."