The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended that marijuana be moved to a less tightly regulated drug classification. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, which means it is considered to have "no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse." The HHS has advised moving it to the less restricted Schedule III category. However, it is ultimately up to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to make the decision. This reclassification would not legalize recreational marijuana nationwide but would provide some medical uses and potentially lower taxes for businesses in states where marijuana is legal. President Joe Biden supports the legalization of medical marijuana based on "medical and scientific evidence." Advocates for marijuana reform and veterans' groups have praised the recommendation, as it could expand access to medical marijuana for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. The DEA's decision is expected to carry considerable weight, as historically, the agency has never overridden an HHS recommendation.