Medical Marijuana Language Included in Senate Committee-Passed CJS Bill

This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed the FY 2016 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill, which included an amendment regarding medical marijuana.  The amendment, offered by the Ranking Member Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), would direct the Justice Department to take no action against states where marijuana use for medical purposes is legal.  The amendment was adopted by a committee vote of 20-10.  The amendment identifies 39 states and the District of Columbia that have passed such laws.