S1359-118

Introduced

To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 27, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires safe harbor for insurers and the business of insurance In this Act: The term cannabis has the meaning given the term marihuana in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C and requires GAO study on diversity and inclusion The Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the barriers to marketplace entry, including in the licensing process, and the access to financial. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, product standards, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Finance, Agriculture, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires safe harbor for insurers and the business of insurance In this Act: The term cannabis has the meaning given the term marihuana in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
  • Requires GAO study on diversity and inclusion The Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the barriers to marketplace entry, including in the licensing process, and the access to financial...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires safe harbor for insurers and the business of insurance In this Act: The term cannabis has the meaning given the term marihuana in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C and requires GAO study on diversity and inclusion The Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the barriers to marketplace entry, including in the licensing process, and the access to financial.

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Finance, Agriculture, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill requires safe harbor for insurers and the business of insurance In this Act: The term cannabis has the meaning given the term marihuana in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C and requires GAO study on diversity and inclusion The Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the barriers to marketplace entry, including in the licensing process, and the access to financial.

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Finance Agriculture Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill
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Tribal governments and members affected by the bill:
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
  • Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill:
Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 27, 2023

Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Paul, Mr. Tester, Mr. Daines, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Native American Tribes Finance Agriculture Environment

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