Oregon is at least the sixth state to consider mitigative measures for people accused of marijuana-related crimes since President Joe Biden issued pardons on a federal level in October.

In addition to amending convictions that affected thousands of Americans, President Biden called on state and local leaders to take similar changes to help countless more across the country.

The Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act would prohibit welfare benefits from being accessed in any store where pot is sold.

The Senate Majority Leader’s sweeping marijuana legalization package includes provisions to benefit communities impacted by the War on Drugs, but its chances of becoming law are slim.

Public health officials say the efforts are crucial to reach people who haven’t been immunized yet.

Only five Republicans voted for the historic bill to decriminalize cannabis.