The U.S. House passed legislation on Sept. 25, 2019, that would provide financial institutions with a safe harbor for providing services to marijuana-related businesses in states where the substance is legal.
Voting 321 to 103, the House passed H.R. 1595. The bill went to the floor using a process that suspended House rules, meaning that debate would be limited and two-thirds of those voting would have to vote in favor for it to pass.
Senate action on the legislation remains unclear, although Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Id.) has said he may allow a committee vote before the end of the year.
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