Earl Blumenauer: “What they did is not sufficient, is not as good as the Affordable Care Act.”

I deeply appreciate the leadership of my friend from Florida, and his personal experience adds particular impact to his leadership on this. Another tireless champion for rational cannabis reform is Congresswoman Barbara Lee, with whom I…

I seek the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

But reauthorizing the programs without improving them is a missed opportunity.

I find this hearing very meaningful.