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ARTICLE · 30 JULY 2025

Are Big Changes Coming For Federal Hemp Regulation?

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The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Appropriations have approved FY2026 Agriculture appropriations bills (H.R. 4121 and S. 2256) that would dramatically impact dramatically...

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Daniel T. McKillop
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The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Appropriations have approved FY2026 Agriculture appropriations bills (H.R. 4121 and S. 2256) that would dramatically impact dramatically impact federal hemp regulation by redefining the statutory definition of hemp.

The proposed changes would effectively redefine legal hemp cannabinoid products. They would include only those that are naturally occurring, non-synthetic, and nonintoxicating.

The spending bills target a "loophole" in the 2018 Farm Bill. This loophole has resulted in the explosion of intoxicating hemp products. These include edibles and THC-infused beverages. Unlike cannabis, these products can be legally sold in liquor stores, gas stations, and convenience stores.

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