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Stop Pot Act of 2023: States Legalizing Marijuana Face Funding Cuts

This bill aims to discourage states from legalizing recreational marijuana. If a state allows the purchase or public possession of recreational marijuana, it will lose 10% of its federal transportation funds. This means citizens in such states might experience reduced investments in roads and infrastructure.
Key points
States legalizing recreational marijuana will lose 10% of federal transportation funds.
Lost funds cannot be recovered by the state later.
The act aims to establish a national requirement against recreational marijuana use.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5323
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2023-09-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Pot Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5323.

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 2023-09-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States legalizing recreational marijuana will lose 10% of federal transportation funds.
  • Lost funds cannot be recovered by the state later.
  • The act aims to establish a national requirement against recreational marijuana use.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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