Patients First Lobby Day & Summit

May 18 & 19

“Patients Have a Plan. Congress Needs to Act.”

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Dear Friend,

We’re at a tipping point for medical cannabis policy — and your voice is needed more than ever. Join Americans for Safe Access in Washington, D.C., May 18–19 for our 2025 Leadership Summit & Lobby Day.

This is your chance to:

- Build advocacy skills
- Meet with your members of Congress
- Push for policies that protect patients and providers



May 18 – Leadership Summit

Training: Citizen Lobbying 101

Policy Deep Dive: Key Federal Bills & Threats

Tools: How to Use ASA’s Campaign Resources

Community: Connect with fellow advocates



May 19 – Lobby Day

ASA schedules your meetings on Capitol Hill

We'll provide talking points and materials

You represent patients — and help shape national policy

(And yes, get your D.C. advocacy selfie)

Congress Needs to Hear These Priorities:

- Pass the CJS Medical Cannabis Amendmentwithout clawbacks
- Allow the rescheduling process to proceed without interference
- Fund cannabis research under the 2022 Research Act
- Protect patient access in the Farm Bill’s hemp reforms
- Oppose moving cannabis oversight to the FDA



Why now?


President Trump’s first 100 days have left medical cannabis hanging in uncertainty — from anti-cannabis appointments to zero action on patient-friendly executive orders. Despite past campaign promises, the administration’s silence has allowed harmful policies and rhetoric to grow unchecked.

Even worse, key anti-cannabis lawmakers now lead the very Congressional committees that will decide the fate of patient access.

We can’t wait for change to come from the top down. It’s time to show up, speak out, and lead from the grassroots.

RSVP Now Register now and make your impact on Capitol Hill. (You don’t have to pay the registration fee now, we need a head count. Costs will be below $100. We are closing sponsorships and will follow up with registration details after we secure a location based on RSVPs)  

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Together, we’ll ensure medical cannabis patients are not forgotten in D.C. — because patients have a plan. Now, Congress must create safe access.

In solidarity,


Steph Sherer
Americans for Safe Access

P.S. Forward this to a friend or fellow advocate — the more voices, the louder the message.

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