Hemp ban set to be delayed a month after House passes funding bill
The measure gives lawmakers another month to write regulations instead of enforcing an immediate prohibition on hemp-derived THC gummies and beverages.
- On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed a short-term funding bill in a 370-48 vote, delaying the federal recriminalization of hemp-derived THC products until December 11. The measure now heads to President Donald Trump's desk.
- The White House championed the delay to protect full-spectrum CBD access, including a CMS Medicare initiative covering up to $500 in hemp-derived products annually for eligible patients. Administration officials view this as balancing medical treatment against strict enforcement.
- Hemp-Derived THC represents a $28 billion industry supporting more than 328,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. Industry advocates called the delay a 'lifeline' to lobby for comprehensive federal safety regulations.
- Critics remain vocal, with Rep. Andy Harris arguing the delay allows 'gas station weed' to reach children. Harris told HuffPost the industry is "making billions of dollars" while "poisoning them."
- With the December 11 deadline approaching, stakeholders are prioritizing testing, labeling, and age-restriction standards to satisfy lawmakers. The industry aims to eliminate 'bad actors' selling copycat products before the new deadline takes effect.
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Hemp ban set to be delayed a month after House passes funding bill
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