H.R. 1416 · 116th Congress
Tribal Marijuana Sovereignty Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Don Young
- Introduced
- 2019-02-27
- Latest action
- 2019-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Summary
Tribal Marijuana Sovereignty Act of 2019
This bill prohibits the federal government, when determining a Native American tribe's eligibility for funds, benefits, or contracts, from considering the tribe's authority to produce, purchase, or possess marijuana on tribal lands.
The Indian Health Service's medical professionals may make medical recommendations to their patients with regard to marijuana.