President Joe Biden intends to sign a bipartisan marijuana research bill that was passed by Congress on Wednesday, a White House spokesperson confirmed to Marijuana Moment on Friday.
The Senate approved the legislation under unanimous consent this week, two months after it cleared the House. It represents the first piece of cannabis reform legislation in U.S. history to be transmitted to the president.
As Bloomberg first reported, Biden will sign the legislation, which would give the U.S. attorney general 60 days to either approve a given application or request supplemental information from the marijuana research applicant. It would also create a more efficient pathway for researchers who request larger quantities of cannabis.
Once the bill officially reaches Biden’s desk, he will have 10 days (excluding Sundays) to sign or veto it, otherwise it would take effect without his signature.
“Yes he’ll sign it,” a White House spokesperson told Marijuana Moment via email