National Campaign for Congressional Cannabis Descheduling Purpose

A 90-day national action campaign designed to generate measurable political pressure and public accountability.

Core Actions:

1. Public Tally Board Initiative

• Create a centralized platform (e.g., Deschedule.earth) to track:
• Each Senator’s position on a simple descheduling bill
• “Yes / No / Undecided / No Response”
• The question:

“If a straightforward bill to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act were brought to a vote, how would you vote?”

1. Legislative Sponsorship Push

• Identify and publicly track:
• Which members of Congress are willing to draft, sponsor, and fast-track legislation
• Transparency around the timeline and barriers to a floor vote

Phase 1: Spring Campaign (90 Days)

• April – June: Primary mobilization and outreach

Phase 2 & 3 (Conditional on Momentum)

• Summer & Fall:
• Expanded outreach
• Resource pooling (“pass the hat” for time, funding, and labor)
• Reinforcement waves to maintain pressure

Nationwide with Regional Coordination

• Organize outreach by:
• Time zones (4 major U.S. zones) with designated Points of Contact
• Or regional divisions (Northeast, South, Midwest, West)
• Goal: Ensure full geographic coverage and consistent pressure across all Senate offices

A multi-channel, highly visible engagement strategy:

1. Direct Contact (All 100 Senators)

• Email, contact forms, phone calls, and voicemails
• Coordinated messaging campaigns

2. Certified Mail Campaign

• Send formal letters to Senate offices
• Publicly document:
• Who responds
• Who ignores or delays

3. Local Office Visibility

• Visit state offices with signage:
• “FLOOR VOTE – KNOCK KNOCK”
• Photograph and document engagement

4. Washington, D.C. Outreach (TBD)

• Potential coordinated presence for in-person advocacy

Guiding Principle:

Keep it simple: Ask the question. Get an answer. Record it.

1. Force Legislative Accountability (2026)

• Require real-time, on-record positions from elected officials

2. Identify Key Gaps

• Non-responsive (“MIA”) legislators
• Conflicts of interest
• Influence of major lobbying groups:
• Pharmaceutical
• Alcohol
• Energy
• Large cannabis corporations

3. Activate Institutional Support

• Seek formal participation and endorsement from organizations such as:
• NORML
• Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)
• Drug Policy Alliance (DPA)
• Americans for Safe Access (ASA)
• Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP)
• Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM)
• Others

4. Highlight Federal Harm Cases

• Compile and publish active federal cases demonstrating harm caused by prohibition
• Include:
• Case names
• Case numbers
• Brief summaries of impact

5. Energize the Base Without Burnout

• A defined 90-day window:
• Encourages participation
• Reduces long-term fatigue
• Focuses collective energy for maximum impact

6. Leverage Existing Networks

• Utilize platforms such as FoodFirst.us Lab Testing Results for:
• Publishing
• Distribution
• Amplification

This campaign operates on a clear, binary structure:

Problem: Cannabis remains federally scheduled despite widespread state legalization and public support.
Solution: Force a congressional vote on full descheduling.

Participation Question:

Are you in or out?

This is a working draft intended to:

• Recruit aligned partners
• Refine strategy through collaboration
• Identify both allies and opposition

For questions, support, or participation:

MP Clerk
📞 410-421-0776 ext. info
📧 info@deschedule.earth