Politician Info
A+ Joaquin Castro (D - TX) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Holds office U.S. House District 20

Comments

"Even after 47 states passed cannabis reform laws, more than 600,000 Americans are arrested each year for cannabis offenses. I voted to pass the #MOREAct to address the disproportionate harms of cannabis criminalization & remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act." (04/01/22)

In response to a question from a resident of congressional District 1 regarding medical marijuana, both representatives said they support reviewing current restrictions
-In 2013 he voted yes for a hemp bill http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/enjoy-these-hilarious-doctor-who-parodies-10465363

Votes
2022: Medical Marijuana Research Act, HR 5657
Yes
2022: MORE Act, HR 3617
Yes
2021: SAFE Banking Act, HR 1996
Yes
2020: MORE Act, HR 3884
Yes
2019: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595
Yes
2019: Blumenauer/McClintock/Norton Amendment to Protect Legalization
Yes
2016: Veterans Equal Access Amendment
Yes
2015: Rohrabacher/Farr Amendment to Protect Medical
Yes
2015: McClintock/Polis Amendment to Protect Legalization
Yes
Contact Joaquin Castro

Email: ldecot@mbacg.com

Web: https://castroforcongress.com/

Phone: 202-225-3236

Address

2241 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

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