Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Marijuana decriminalization has been a hot topic for decades, with many states in the US legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal or recreational purposes. However, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, making it illegal to possess, use, or sell. This classification has resulted in millions of arrests, disproportionately affecting communities of color and wasting valuable resources that could be better used to address more serious crimes. Recently, there has been a push for the Marijuana Decriminalization Bill of 2 oz or less to become federal law. The bill, which was introduced by Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey, Cori Bush of Missouri, and Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, seeks to decriminalize the possession of up to 2 ounces of marijuana. The bill would remove federal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana and expunge records of those previously convicted for suc