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Lawmakers face Dec. 11 deadline to overturn hemp drink ban

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 6:48 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. lawmakers must strike a deal to overturn legislation banning psychoactive hemp drinks.
The legislation would make THC-infused seltzers and sodas illegal within weeks.
The market grew by exploiting a loophole in an agriculture bill drafted by Senator Mitch McConnell.
The hemp drink market is valued at $1.5 billion.
Industry leaders warn that without a deal before Dec. 11, companies could face extinction.

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U.S. lawmakers must strike a deal to overturn legislation banning psychoactive hemp drinks.
The legislation would make THC-infused seltzers and sodas illegal within weeks.
The market grew by exploiting a loophole in an agriculture bill drafted by Senator Mitch McConnell.
The hemp drink market is valued at $1.5 billion.
Industry leaders warn that without a deal before Dec. 11, companies could face extinction.