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U.S. Justice Department Moves Forward with Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III

The U.S. Department of Justice under President Trump is accelerating the rescheduling of cannabis. This moves it from Schedule I, alongside heroin, to a category with low-to-moderate abuse potential. The change aims to reduce restrictions and associated taxes.

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U.S. Department of Justice is fast-tracking the rescheduling of cannabis, according to @MarioNawfal. This rescheduling would move cannabis from Schedule I, which includes substances like heroin with no accepted medical use, to Schedule III.

The shift would place cannabis in Schedule III, recognizing moderate abuse potential, and could reduce certain taxes while expanding related industries, according to reports; this represents a major update to federal drug policy.

Key Facts

Fast-tracking rescheduling
The U.S. Department of Justice under President Trump is fast-tracking the rescheduling of cannabis.
Move from Schedule I
The rescheduling moves cannabis out of Schedule I, the ultra-restrictive category that includes heroin.
New category
The rescheduling moves cannabis into a lighter category with low-to-moderate abuse potential.
Potential impacts
This will slash taxes and boost related activities.
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Story Timeline

3 events
  1. 2026-04-23

    U.S. Department of Justice under President Trump begins fast-tracking cannabis rescheduling.

    1 source@MarioNawfal
  2. Recent (undated in sources)

    Rescheduling moves cannabis out of Schedule I.

    1 source@MarioNawfal
  3. Recent (undated in sources)

    Cannabis shifted to lighter category with low-to-moderate abuse potential.

    1 source@MarioNawfal

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Reduction in taxes on cannabis-related activities.

  2. 02

    Boost to cannabis industry growth and accessibility.

  3. 03

    Shift in federal enforcement priorities away from ultra-restrictive measures.

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PublishedApr 23, 2026, 7:58 PM
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