Meddling House Republican Tries to Stop “Irresponsible” Local DC Marijuana Decriminalization Law

An amendment that would make it impossible for the District of
Columbia to lessen penalties for marijuana possession — and
possibly to legalize the drug — passed in the House Committee on
Appropriations.

Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.), who proposed the amendment in
committee, said that his background in medicine motivated his
efforts to block the District law.

“As a physician, I have read study after study on the
devastating effects of marijuana use, especially on developing
brains of teenagers,” Harris, who is an anesthesiologist, said in a
statement. “Congress has the authority to stop irresponsible
actions by local officials, and I am glad we did for the health and
safety of children throughout the District.”

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