Description
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3. Lobbyists: The names and past government work experience of the individual lobbyists working on a lobbying contract. 3. General Issues: The general issues for which clients lobby on (ex: ENV – Environment, TOB – Tobacco, FAM – Family Issues/Abortion).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC) lobbying for?
Summary of lobbying data:
Canopy Growth Corporation hired three lobbying firms: Platinum Advisors Dc, Llc, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, and Canopy Growth Usa Llc. They lobbied on general issues such as Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs, Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Banking, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Veterans, Agriculture, and Budget/Appropriations. The specific issues they lobbied on include H.R.2588 – Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act S.1183 – Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, Issues related to banking services for cannabis-related businesses, SAFE Banking Act, Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act, and legalization of cannabis and hemp. They lobbied the Senate, Executive Office of the President (EOP), and House of Representatives.
One could infer that Canopy Growth Corporation is lobbying on these issues to promote legislation that would support their business interests in the cannabis industry. They seem to be pushing for legalization of cannabis and hemp and advocating for the safe and fair banking services for cannabis-related businesses. They appear to be targeting Veterans to gain support for medical marijuana and focusing on research, clinical labs, and budget appropriations to promote the benefits of medical marijuana. Additionally, they seem to be lobbying for the regulation and protection of the hemp and hemp-derived CBD industry.
