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ABA: The American Bankers Association
Statement
  • For Immediate Release
  • September 27, 2023

ABA Statement on SAFER Banking Act

“We applaud the Senate Banking Committee for advancing the SAFER Banking Act and thank Senators Brown, Merkley, Daines, Schumer, Sinema, Lummis and Cramer as well as the additional cosponsors for their leadership. This urgently needed, bipartisan legislation will resolve the ongoing conflict between state and federal law so that banks can serve state-authorized cannabis and cannabis-related businesses while enhancing public safety, tax collection and financial transparency. The status quo is simply untenable for consumers, small businesses and banks operating in states where cannabis is legal. Based on today’s bipartisan vote, we urge the full Senate to promptly consider this bill.” 

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