WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The House is expected to pass legislation today to legalize marijuana nationwide.
The bill eliminates criminal penalties associated with the drug, establishes a process to expunge previous convictions, and places a federal tax on marijuana sales.
Those supporting the measure say it mirrors what many states are already doing and brings important criminal justice reform.
Republicans who oppose the legislation warn it will do more harm than good.
Majority leader Chuck Schumer has said similar legislation is a priority in the Senate, but lawmakers are predicting there is not enough support in that chamber to clear a 60 vote hurdle.