Congressman Ed Perlmutter, Former U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th Congressional District (2007-2023), joins Tyler's Alex Valvassori to discuss the SAFE Banking Act, SAFER Banking Act, and the Congressman's history with legalizing and regulating cannabis within the United States. This episode was recorded on October 2, 2023. There are references to specific roles held by members of congress that became outdated by the time the episode was released on October 16, 2023. 

Learn more about the resources referenced in this episode:

• Key Cannabis Licensing System Priorities Blog
• The SAFE Banking Act
• The SAFER Banking Act 

Mr. Perlmutter is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, having served eight terms representing the Seventh Congressional District of Colorado. Before serving in the U.S. House, Mr. Perlmutter served in the Colorado State Senate for two terms, including two years as president pro tempore. There, he earned a reputation as a bipartisan bridge-builder and a champion of renewable energy and smart growth policies. Over the course of his political career, Mr. Perlmutter has developed many relationships at the federal, state and local levels across a broad range of subjects. Prior to his political experience, Mr. Perlmutter was with a Denver-based law firm for more than 20 years, where he practiced business law with an emphasis in commercial litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcies.

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