GOP Rep Claims Trump Can’t Move Weed to Schedule III Solo, Says Overturning It Would Be a Struggle for Congress

Representative Andy Harris, a long-time opponent of cannabis reform, is casting doubt on President Trump’s ability to reschedule marijuana through a simple executive order. While Trump has signaled support for moving cannabis to Schedule III, Harris argues that the President lacks the unilateral authority to make such a change and would face significant hurdles. Despite this pushback, Harris admitted that if the executive branch did act, it would be a "heavy lift" for a Republican-controlled Congress to reverse it. This debate highlights the ongoing friction between old-school prohibitionists and the growing momentum for federal reform.

For the cannabis community, this political tug-of-war is a reminder that even when the finish line for rescheduling seems close, bureaucratic and legislative roadblocks remain. However, the fact that even staunch opponents recognize the difficulty of overturning a potential executive move is a win for accessibility. Rescheduling would finally acknowledge the plant’s medical value on a federal level, providing much-needed legitimacy and relief for businesses and patients alike. Progress may be slow, but the conversation is shifting in our favor.