Hakeem Jeffries ready to work with GOP to end ‘overcriminalization’ of marijuana

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed a strong readiness to collaborate with GOP lawmakers to address the "overcriminalization" of marijuana. Jeffries emphasized that current federal policies are out of step with the majority of Americans, calling for a bipartisan approach to reform laws that have disproportionately impacted communities for decades. With 4/20 celebrations highlighting the growth of the legal market, Jeffries’ stance aligns with recent data showing a historic decline in cannabis-related arrests in legal states. The push aims to remove federal barriers, allowing the $47 billion industry to thrive while ending the cycle of "senseless" felony charges for personal possession. #HakeemJeffries #MarijuanaReform #Bipartisan #CannabisPolicy #LegalizeIt #CriminalJusticeReform #BreakingNews #420News #GOP #Politics2026