IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 87 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2024 Mr. Sessions (for himself and Mr. Harris ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana.

Whereas the use of high-potency marijuana has become increasingly prevalent across the United States; Whereas the average potency of delta–9–tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly known as THC ), the major psychoactive component in marijuana, increased by 287 percent between 1995 and 2021, from 3.96 percent potency to 15.34 percent potency; Whereas adolescent and teen marijuana abuse increased by 245 percent from 2000 to 2020; Whereas the perceived risk of weekly marijuana use decreased from 47.5 percent to 27.4 percent among adolescents in the past decade; Whereas cannabis use disorder among teens increased by 25 percent after the enactment of recreational marijuana legalization; Whereas increased potency levels correspond with greater health risks, with research showing that daily use of THC with a potency greater than 15 percent results in a 5 times increased risk of psychosis; Whereas only 3 States have enacted potency caps on marijuana flower or concentrates; Whereas the use of high-potency marijuana has been linked to potential adverse health effects, including mental health disorders and cognitive impairment; Whereas education and awareness programs are essential to inform the public about the potential risks associated with the use of high-potency marijuana; and Whereas a bipartisan effort is necessary to develop evidence-based policies to address the increasing prevalence of high-potency marijuana: Now, therefore, be it