Grading Criteria

It is important to note that many members of Congress who were elected in 2016 or 2017 may not receive a grade that accurately reflects their commitment to patients. Further, there are many cannabis bills that we did not score as part of our rubric. If there is any doubt about a grade of an elected official, please contact us at [email protected] 

Senate

Grading Criteria

CARERS Act - 30 points

STATES Act - 20 points

CJS Amendment to FY 2017 Appropriations Bill - 10 points

Vets Equal Access Act - 5 points

7/25/18 Letter to AG Sessions - 5 points

CJS Amendment to FY 2019 Appropriations Bill - 10 points

Other Cannabis Bills  - Max 10 points, 2 points per bill

Public Statements & Actions - 10 points for statements, bonus allocated for Patient Focused Actions

 

House

Grading Criteria

2015 CJS Amendment - Yes vote is 30 points

2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act  - 2.5 points

2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act - 2.5 points

Vets Equal Access Amendment to FY17 Approps  - 5 points

Veterans Equal Access - 10 pts and/or VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act -  5 points

2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act - 5 points

CARERS Cosponsor - 20 points

STATES Cosponsor - 10 points

Other Cannabis Bills - Max 10 points, 2 points per bill, Bonus allocated for Medical Cannabis Champions. 

Overall Score	Grade
Less than 19.9 points	F
20 to 24.9 points	D-
25 to 34.9 points	D
35 to 39.9 points	D+
40 to 44.9 points	C-
45 to 54.9 points	C-
55 to 59.9 points	C+
60 to 64.9 points	B-
65 to 74.9 points	B
75 to 79.9 points	B+
80 to 84.9 points	A-
85 to 89.9 points	A-
90 to 100 points	A+