Allow colleges and universities to conduct research on marijuana without losing federal funding.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2026?
H.R. 8394 was introduced on April 19, 2026, and it sits in four House committees for review. These committees must act to move the bill forward, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving a vote. This pattern of inaction is the standard outcome for the vast majority of bills introduced in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Higher Education Marijuana Research Act of 2026 (H.R. 8394 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3829 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3829 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Dina Titus (D-NV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.