Cannabis legalization has a complicated history in the United States, especially as it pertains to functions of the government.  But as COVID-19 swept the world and forced most businesses to shutter, the cannabis industry was deemed essential.  The development may have had some sway in this year's vote.  And with two-thirds of Americans now vocalizing their support of cannabis legalization, it is a logical next step for the U.S.  Cannabis reform progress was made when an amendment passed that protects cannabis businesses within Native American Tribes and Territory.  Spearheaded by Blumenauer and Representative Deb Haaland, Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Tribal Cannabis Ammendment to ever make it to The House of Representatives floor, let alone pass.  Cannabis policy reform remains so significant because as it stands, the government is both willing and able to prosecute any cannabis user or business on a federal level, even if they reside in a state where cannabis use and purchase is legal.  In a world where the cannabis industry is deemed "ESSENTIAL BUSINESS", this might be the year that makes federal cannabis policy reform impossible to push aside.