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Federal Marijuana Legalization Decision Delayed Until After Elections

The federal decision on marijuana legalization has been postponed until after the upcoming elections, creating uncertainty for the cannabis industry.

Cannabis gains traction in the U.S., but strong opposition in Washington challenges legalization despite its proven benefits.

Congress made hemp-derived CBD legal at the federal level in 2018, although there are still some legal complexities around the issue.

Power is about to change hands in the U.S. Congress, making the current session a “lame duck” Congress. That makes new marijuana laws seem unlikely.

For the first time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Congress has sent a bill to a president that solely addresses a legal cannabis issue.