--- title: "U.S. Moves To Reschedule Marijuana To Schedule III, Expands Research Pathways" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/284057600.md" description: "The U.S. Justice Department, led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, is moving to reclassify certain types of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, reflecting a shift in drug policy. This change aims to enhance medical treatment accessibility and promote scientific research on cannabis. A hearing is scheduled for June 29 to discuss further classification changes. The White House supports this initiative, which seeks to reduce restrictions on clinical research hindered by the previous Schedule I designation. This policy change indicates a growing federal openness to reevaluating cannabis regulations." datetime: "2026-04-24T21:50:42.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/284057600.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/284057600.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/284057600.md) --- # U.S. Moves To Reschedule Marijuana To Schedule III, Expands Research Pathways Add as your preferred news source on Google Add Now Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche recently shared that the Justice Department is moving to change the classification of some types of marijuana under federal law, which marks a notable shift in how the U.S. views drug policy. According to Blanche, cannabis that is FDA-approved and state-licensed will be reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Justice Department's guidelines. Schedule I substances, like heroin and LSD, are seen as extremely dangerous and have no accepted medical use, whereas Schedule III drugs are recognized as having a moderate to lower potential for dependency. The Justice Department is also planning to hold a quick hearing on June 29 to look into broader changes regarding marijuana's classification. This suggests that more policy changes could be on the horizon. This move is in line with an executive order from Donald Trump aimed at speeding up the reclassification of cannabis, though it doesn't go as far as completely legalizing it at the federal level. Blanche explained that this decision is meant to make medical treatments more accessible and boost scientific research. "This rescheduling allows for studies on the safety and effectiveness of marijuana, ultimately giving patients better care and providing doctors with more trustworthy information," he noted. The White House is on board with this development, with spokesperson Kush Desai describing it as a significant step toward enhancing research related to the medical use of cannabis. Changing marijuana's classification is expected to reduce restrictions on clinical research, which scientists have argued has been hindered for decades due to cannabis's Schedule I designation set during Richard Nixon's presidency. This policy change shows a growing openness in the federal government to rethink cannabis regulations while trying to juggle public health concerns with the need for scientific research. For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com Business News ### Related Stocks - [TLRY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TLRY.US.md) - [CGC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CGC.US.md) - [CURLF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CURLF.US.md) - [TCNNF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TCNNF.US.md) - [GTBIF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GTBIF.US.md) - [MSOS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MSOS.US.md) - [MJ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MJ.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Assessing Green Thumb Industries (CNSX:GTII) Valuation After Strong Q1 2026 Earnings And Share Price Recovery](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286980997.md) - [What's Going On With Canopy Growth Stock Thursday?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/283853966.md) - [State Cannabis Companies Rushed To Apply for DEA Registration but DEA Cannot Rewrite Marijuana Federal Register Rules With a Press Statement](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286649436.md) - [Trulieve Cannabis Posts Profitable Q1 2026, Expands Footprint](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285537291.md) - [AdvisorShares Issues Statement on Finalization of Federal Cannabis Rescheduling | MSOS Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/283842936.md)