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Senator John Fetterman is officially fed up with federal foot-dragging on weed, telling Congress it’s high time to “stop dicking around” and legalize marijuana once and for all. Teaming up with Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Cory Booker to reintroduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), the Pennsylvania senator is leaning into his long-standing libertarian view that adults should be allowed to use cannabis for wellness without judgment or criminal penalties.
The proposed CAOA bill goes far beyond partial rescheduling—it would completely remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, ending federal prohibition for good. On top of full descheduling, the legislation sets up automatic expungements for past nonviolent offenses, restores lost civil rights, and institutes a federal tax on sales. That tax revenue would directly fund a new Department of Justice office focused on job training, legal aid, and community reinvestment.
Fetterman, who has championed legalization since his days as lieutenant governor, gave credit across the aisle by acknowledging both President Biden and President Trump for advancing rescheduling and pardons. However, with neighboring states like Ohio forging ahead while federal action moves at a crawl, Fetterman is making it clear that small incremental steps aren’t enough—full federal descheduling is the only real answer.
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Original article written by . Published on July 21, 2026 by Marijuana Moment.
