Top Federal Health Official Tells Lawmakers Marijuana Scheduling Review Is Ongoing, But DEA Makes Final Call

The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says the agency remains committed to “expeditiously” carrying out a scientific review of marijuana as part of President Joe Biden’s scheduling directive last year—but he’s making clear that the final decision is up to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Bipartisan members of the … Continue reading Top Federal Health Official Tells Lawmakers Marijuana Scheduling Review Is Ongoing, But DEA Makes Final Call