MORE Act of 2019 (S. 2227): What Is It and Was It Passed?

The MORE Act of 2019 is a piece of legislation seeking to decriminalize marijuana at a federal level. With explicit social justice goals, the MORE Act aims to rectify unjust drug policies which for decades have disproportionately punished communities of color across the United States.
The MORE Act is gaining support from largely democrat legislators, however at least two republicans have shown their support as well. Still, many hurdles must be overcome if the bill is to be signed into law. This article will give a brief overview of what the MORE Act is, who supports it . . .