Clean-Up Amendments for CJS Appropriations FY2026

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CJS Appropriations Members of the House

Subject: Re: Clean-Up Amendments for CJS Appropriations FY2026

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Dear Members of the Appropriations Committee, I urge you to amend the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Bill during full committee markup on Thursday, July 24, 2025. These modest but crucial changes could impact the lives of millions of Americans. TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT – ADD NEBRASKA (Sec. 529(a)): Due to what we hope is an oversight, Nebraska was not included in Sec. 529(a). In November 2024, voters overwhelmingly approved ballot measures establishing a comprehensive medical cannabis program. Governor Jim Pillen signed them into law on December 12, 2024, making Nebraska a medical cannabis state eligible for protection under this section. Please add Nebraska to the list. REMOVE SEC. 529(b): This new provision would undercut the intent of protections that Congress has renewed for the past decade. States—not Congress—determine the location and licensing of pharmacies and medical cannabis dispensaries. This change would unfairly penalize patients by disrupting their access. Every state has established regulations to protect public health and safety. These programs should not be upended by one sentence in an appropriations bill. REMOVE SEC. 607: This provision would interfere with the ongoing federal rescheduling process initiated in 2022 under the Controlled Substances Act. This process has included years of research, a full public comment period, and is currently undergoing an administrative law judge hearing. Congress retains the authority to act at any time—but halting this science-based process midstream undermines both evidence-based policy making and public trust. This position is shared by organizations representing millions of patients. See coalition letter here: As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I urge you to make these corrections before advancing the bill to the House floor and consider the lives impacted by your decisions:  Up to 50% of patients undergoing chemotherapy as a cancer treatment use medical cannabis to alleviate nausea, stimulate appetite, and manage pain—enhancing quality of life during treatment.  1 out of 5 Older Adults who use medical cannabis to manage chronic pain, arthritis, sleep disturbances, and appetite issues.  22% of Veterans use medical cannabis to manage these symptoms from PTSD, chronic pain, and sleep disorders  30–40% of patients with Chronic Pain use medical cannabis to manage pain and improve daily function, potentially reducing opioid dependency. Sincerely,

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