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Senate Approves FY Funding, Delays Hemp-Derived THC Ban

8/12/2026

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The Senate passed a funding resolution on Aug. 8, 2026 that finances government through Dec. 11, 2026.
The measure passed 90-6; Sen. Darrell Graham (R-S.C.) voted present, Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Bernie Sanders voted no, and froze an OMB rule expanding appointees’ authority over federal grant distribution.
A White House amendment delayed the hemp-derived THC ban until Dec. 2026.
The Senate 61-32 tabled Sen. Ted Budd’s (R-N.C.) amendment removing the hemp-derived THC ban delay.

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Story summary

The Senate passed a funding resolution on Aug. 8, 2026 that finances government through Dec. 11, 2026.
The measure passed 90-6; Sen. Darrell Graham (R-S.C.) voted present, Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Bernie Sanders voted no, and froze an OMB rule expanding appointees’ authority over federal grant distribution.
A White House amendment delayed the hemp-derived THC ban until Dec. 2026.
The Senate 61-32 tabled Sen. Ted Budd’s (R-N.C.) amendment removing the hemp-derived THC ban delay.