[1] They would transfer the authority to regulate marijuana from the Drug Enforcement Administration to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

In eleven states, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Illinois, Nevada, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maine, and Vermont, the sale and possession of marijuana is legal for both medical and non-medical use.

In July 2009, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, further clarified the federal government's position when he stated that "marijuana is dangerous and has no medicinal benefit" and that "legalization is not in the president's vocabulary, and it's not in mine.

[7] According to a 2013 survey by Pew Research Center, a majority of Americans are in favor of complete or partial legalization of cannabis.

[2] Finally, the bill have directed the Comptroller General to review federal laws, regulations, and policies to determine if changes are desirable in light of this Act.

[2] The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013 was introduced into the United States House of Representatives on February 5, 2013 by Rep. Jared Polis (D, CO-2).

[14] Also the editorial board of The New York Times expressed support for repealing the federal ban on marijuana.