TAKE ACTION:

Protect Medical Cannabis Patients Now!

Congress has begun stripping away critical protections for millions of patients who rely on state medical cannabis programs. President Trump’s Budget Proposal threatened to unleash federal prosecution on patients, providers, and caregivers by eliminating spending restrictions on the Department of Justice's 2026 Budget.

Money talks...The Appropriations process in the United States allows Congress to prioritize how agencies prioritize enforcement and oversight through the power of the purse.  For over a decade, an amendment to the DOJ's budget bill, also known as the CJS Medical Cannabis Amendment, has protected medical cannabis patients and caregivers from federal interference by preventing the DOJ and DEA from spending any funds to target state medical cannabis programs.

But those protections are on the chopping block.

We can not leave millions of patients—and their healthcare providers—to the risk of prosecution, asset seizure, and harassment.

For additional background, please view our recent virtual town hall   or read this op-ed: It’s Time For Congress To Create A Federal Pathway For Medical Cannabis Access

 Act Now to Protect and Expand Medical Cannabis!  

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Contact Your Federal Representatives

Tell your senators and representative to keep the CJS Medical Cannabis Amendment in the FY2026 budget and support permanent protections like the Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Act (MCCA).

Email: Use ASA’s action tool. It only takes 2 minutes. Email Congress Now »

 

 

 

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Today, more than six million Americans rely on these programs to manage their medical conditions. Without the CJS Amendment, these critical safeguards will be lost, placing vulnerable patients and their providers at immediate risk.

Sign on to this letter to the Appropriation Committees for your organization or as an individual: 

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Tell Your Network

Mobilize your friends, followers, and community. Download and print flyers or a poster to educate your community or download a graphic to share with your social media networks. 

 

 

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Media Outreach

Get in the conversation! Write a letter to the editor: Raise awareness in your local paper about these threats to medical cannabis access. We have templates to make it easy.»

 

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Host a Town Hall or Community Meeting

 

Bring the issue home. Organize a local event with patients, providers, veterans, and advocates in your area to raise awareness and call on your representatives to protect access —virtually or in person. ASA can help you plan, promote, and provide materials. Host a town hall.»

 

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Donate to Fuel the Fight

 

ASA is leading the charge in Washington, but we need your help to keep fighting. Your donation supports lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and education nationwide. Donate now » 

 

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Together, we can defend patients—and push Congress to finally deliver the permanent protections we deserve.

 

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