Pete Sessions

U.S. Representative (R-Texas)

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Trump orders a fast-track marijuana reschedule to Schedule III—reviving a stalled Biden-era process

As of May 2026: Co-led a House GOP letter urging Trump not to proceed with marijuana rescheduling to Schedule III.

Trump's executive order instructing DOJ to fast-track marijuana's move to Schedule III immediately triggered a familiar split. Public health and industry groups cheered the potential research and tax impacts, while House Republicans organized opposition, urging Trump to keep marijuana in Schedule I.

Updated May 15