We generally don’t mix our fun with politics, but, we feel that all citizens with an interest in the hemp industry must urgently respond to the latest federal action—the restrictive Hemp Bill provision in the funding package—which effectively bans popular hemp-derived cannabinoid products like Delta-8 THC and threatens to collapse the entire $28 billion U.S. hemp industry, destroying over 300,000 jobs for hemp farmers and small businesses nationwide.
This disastrous new language redefines “hemp” by imposing a minimal 0.4 mg Total THC limit per container and targeting products with cannabinoids synthesized outside the plant, directly closing the vital 2018 Farm Bill loophole that preserves consumer access to regulated CBD and non-intoxicating hemp wellness items.
The time to save the American Hemp Industry is NOW. Click below to copy and paste our form letter to Congress and demand your elected officials to reverse this action on this harmful Hemp Bill provision that threatens to make legal Delta-8 THC and common CBD products federally illegal, criminalizing hemp farmers and shuttering thousands of small businesses across the nation:
Dear [Senator/Representative Name],
I am writing as your constituent to express serious concern about the provisions included in the recent government funding legislation that fundamentally redefine hemp under federal law. This last-minute amendment, signed into law on November 12, 2025, threatens to eliminate access to products that many Americans use for wellness purposes, while also putting a $28 billion industry and over 300,000 jobs at risk.
The Issue:
The new legislation changes the hemp definition from a concentration-based standard (0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight) to a total amount cap of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. This effectively bans approximately 95% of current hemp-derived consumer products, including wellness products that millions of Americans rely on for sleep, pain management, and anxiety relief.
Our Concerns:
- Economic Impact: This provision will devastate legitimate businesses that have invested millions in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill framework, particularly in states like Kentucky, Texas, and Utah where hemp agriculture is significant.
- Unintended Consequences: Rather than eliminating demand, this ban risks pushing consumers toward unregulated black markets where products have no testing requirements, no quality controls, and no age restrictions.
- Process Concerns: The inclusion of this industry-altering provision in last-minute shutdown negotiations prevented proper debate, public comment, or consideration of regulatory alternatives.
- State Rights: This federal mandate overrides regulatory frameworks already established by individual states that have chosen how to regulate hemp within their jurisdictions.
What We Request:
We urge you to support legislation during the one-year implementation window that would:
- Establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products rather than an outright ban
- Create clear testing and labeling standards to ensure consumer safety
- Implement age restrictions and appropriate retail controls
- Preserve the legal hemp industry while addressing legitimate safety concerns
The hemp industry is committed to responsible regulation and consumer safety. We respectfully ask that you work with stakeholders to develop sensible policies that protect consumers while preserving an industry that provides jobs and economic opportunity across rural America.
Thank you for your consideration of this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Business Name]
[Contact Information]