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Sen. Rand Paul Warns Funding Bill Could Devastate Hemp Industry

12/1/2025

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) warned that a funding bill could severely harm the hemp industry.
The hemp market supports about 325,000 jobs nationwide.
Tennessee regulations require out-of-state companies to navigate sales processes, infringing rights and violating the Commerce Clause.
A funding bill provision would limit THC content in hemp products, potentially eliminating 95% of hemp goods.
Cornbread Hemp (founded in 2019) partners with the Pacific Legal Foundation to challenge laws.

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Story summary

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) warned that a funding bill could severely harm the hemp industry.
The hemp market supports about 325,000 jobs nationwide.
Tennessee regulations require out-of-state companies to navigate sales processes, infringing rights and violating the Commerce Clause.
A funding bill provision would limit THC content in hemp products, potentially eliminating 95% of hemp goods.
Cornbread Hemp (founded in 2019) partners with the Pacific Legal Foundation to challenge laws.