Barr and Craig team up to bring hemp regulation bill to table with 100 days left until ban takes effect
The hemp lobby has been working overtime since the hemp-banning language — aimed at removing intoxicating products from the marketplace — was initially passed in late 2025, as they urge Congress to throw the industry a lifeline. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Angie Craig (R-MN), each running for Senate in their states, introduced the Lawful Hemp Protection Act this month to roll back the November 2025 language, while adding reforms to the hemp industry. Barr and Craig’s bill sets a limit of 1% total THC on a dry-weight basis at the crop level, marking a significant increase from the currently enforced 2018 Farm Bill language and the stricter 2025 regulation.
- ▪The hemp lobby has been working overtime since the hemp-banning language — aimed at removing intoxicating products from the marketplace — was initially passed in late 2025, as they urge Congress to throw the industry a lifeline.
- ▪Andy Barr (R-KY) and Angie Craig (R-MN), each running for Senate in their states, introduced the Lawful Hemp Protection Act this month to roll back the November 2025 language, while adding reforms to the hemp industry.
- ▪Barr and Craig’s bill sets a limit of 1% total THC on a dry-weight basis at the crop level, marking a significant increase from the currently enforced 2018 Farm Bill language and the stricter 2025 regulation.
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On Nov. 12, over 90% of current hemp products on the U.S. market will be deemed illegal and taken off commercial shelves unless Congress amends a 2025 ban on the products.The impending hemp ban is championed by drug safety advocates and alcohol councils alike, but dreaded by farmers, suppliers, and businesses of the hemp industry. The hemp lobby has been working overtime since the hemp-banning language — aimed at removing intoxicating products from the marketplace — was initially passed in late 2025, as they urge Congress to throw the industry a lifeline.
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