; and (iii) by striking the flush text following paragraph (9)(B), as so redesignated; and (B) in section 8(f) ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(f) )— (i) by striking paragraph (5); and (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively. IV Medical marijuana research and access 401. Medical Marijuana Research Act (a) Short title This section may be cited as the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2017 . (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term qualified medical marijuana researcher means a researcher who is registered to conduct research with marijuana under section 303(f)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 823(f)(3) ), as amended by subsection (d); and (2) the term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (c) Production and supply (1) In general The Secretary— (A) until the date on which the Secretary determines that manufacturers and distributors (other than the Federal Government) can ensure a sufficient supply of marijuana for qualified medical marijuana researchers, shall— (i) continue to produce marijuana through the National Institute on Drug Abuse Drug Supply Program; and (ii) offer for sale immature marijuana plants and the seeds of marijuana— (I) to all qualified medical marijuana researchers who submit a request for such plants or seeds to engage in research pursuant to section 303(f)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 823(f)(3) ), as amended by subsection (d); and (II) in quantities sufficient to produce an adequate supply of marijuana for such research