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Law Changes: Cannabis and Insulin Costs

This House Resolution paves the way for votes on two significant bills. The first concerns changes to cannabis laws, potentially impacting individuals with past convictions. The second aims to lower insulin costs, which could provide financial relief to many patients.
Key points
Enabling a vote on a bill to decriminalize cannabis and remove it from the controlled substances list.
Potential for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, which could help individuals with criminal records.
Enabling a vote on a bill to establish cost-sharing requirements for certain insulin products, potentially lowering patient expenses.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-03-31
For 219
Against 202
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6833) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish requirements with respect to cost-sharing for certain insulin products, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 1017
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2022-03-31
Voting date: 2022-03-31
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 99
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Law Changes: Cannabis and Insulin Costs

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 1017.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enabling a vote on a bill to decriminalize cannabis and remove it from the controlled substances list.
  • Potential for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, which could help individuals with criminal records.
  • Enabling a vote on a bill to establish cost-sharing requirements for certain insulin products, potentially lowering patient expenses.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 202 (Roll no. 99). (text: CR H4023)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 1017

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