MNLegislationHouse Passes Farm Bill, Leaves Hemp THC Rules UnchangedThe House voted 224-200 to pass a Farm Bill maintaining current hemp rules but excluding language to delay November restrictions on hemp-derived THC products.May 3, 2026Read
LegislationHouse Blocks Hemp THC Ban Amendments From Floor VoteThe House will not vote on competing amendments to delay or accelerate the federal ban on hemp THC products, leaving the current timeline intact and the industry in regulatory limbo.Apr 29, 2026Read
LegislationTrump Urges Congress to Preserve Full-Spectrum CBD AccessPresident Trump called on Congress to fix federal hemp regulations threatening full-spectrum CBD products, as the industry faces regulatory uncertainty over cannabinoid definitions under the 2018 Farm Bill.Apr 27, 2026Read
LegislationLaw Enforcement Coalition Pushes Congress to Uphold Hemp THC BanLaw enforcement groups are urging Congress to let a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products take effect, opposing industry efforts to delay recriminalization of delta-8 and similar compounds that generate billions in annual sales.Mar 3, 2026Read
LegislationHemp Industry Leader Urges Congress to Regulate, Not Ban THC ProductsHemp industry executive Mike Simpson argues Congress should establish regulations for THC and CBD products rather than rushing to ban them, warning against repeating prohibition-first policy mistakes.Feb 16, 2026Read
LegislationFarm Bill Extension Won't Save Hemp Industry, Advocates WarnHemp industry advocates warn that extending the 2018 Farm Bill instead of passing comprehensive reform will perpetuate regulatory uncertainty for farmers and patients while missing a critical opportunity to establish proper oversight.Jan 20, 2026Read