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Congressional Bill Poses Threat to Hemp Industry's Future

6/14/2025

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A GOP-led congressional committee has revised a spending bill to assure that non-intoxicating hemp products with trace THC won't be banned. Yet, the new legislation threatens to redefine hemp, risking the future of beloved products. Industry leaders are sounding the alarm, urging Congress to rethink this potentially damaging decision for legitimate businesses.

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A GOP-led congressional committee has revised a spending bill to assure that non-intoxicating hemp products with trace THC won't be banned. Yet, the new legislation threatens to redefine hemp, risking the future of beloved products. Industry leaders are sounding the alarm, urging Congress to rethink this potentially damaging decision for legitimate businesses.