Minnesota Lawmaker Jason Lewis Shows His Support for Marijuana

The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act has bipartisan support, including Minnesota Republican Jason Lewis. Lewis is a co-sponsor of H.R. 975, which would ban the feds from using federal money to prosecute medical marijuana patients who are in compliance with their state laws. This is another attempt to protect patients, the industry and states’ rights.

Lewis also co-sponsors the Compassionate Access Act (H.R. 715), according to Apple Valley Patch. The purpose of H.R. 715 is to call for the rescheduling of marijuana so that more research can be conducted.

Lewis said, “In Gonzales vs. Raich, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that ‘if Congress can regulate this [marijuana not bought, sold, or crossing state lines] under the Commerce Clause, then it can regulate virtually anything – and the Federal Government is no longer one of limited and enumerated powers.’”

Lewis also said, “Where states have made laws about marijuana, especially medical marijuana, the federal government has no business sending the FBI and Department of Justice in to prosecute people in full compliance with their state’s law. I look forward to continuing to work for states’ rights as our Constitution outlines.”

Protection for doctors, patients and caregivers in compliance with their state’s respective medical marijuana laws is included in the legislation.