First Phase Of Renewed Federal Hemp Product Ban Takes Effect As Industry Pushes Congress For Regulatory Alternative
As of Thursday, it is no longer federally legal to produce or sell hemp products that contain cannabinoids that can’t be naturally produced by the cannabis plant. A broader recriminalization of hemp THC products is currently scheduled to take effect next month, though industry advocates and a bipartisan group of lawmakers—in partnership with the Trump […]
Willie Nelson Urges Congress to Stop the December 11 Hemp Ban
With the federal hemp ban set to take effect Dec. 11, Willie Nelson is asking Congress to regulate hemp instead of recriminalizing it. Willie Nelson has a message for Congress before the federal hemp ban hits on Dec. 11: don’t do it. “It’s time to stop the foolishness and pass sensible law,” the 93-year-old country […]
Congress Should Put Hemp THC Product Regulations Into Filibuster-Proof Reconciliation Bill After Elections, GOP Lawmaker Says
A Republican congressman is raising the possibility that provisions to reverse the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products could be included in a broader budget reconciliation bill during the lame-duck session of Congress following next week’s midterm elections. “I think we need to get my THC regulatory bill passed, and if we could get […]
Congress Should Regulate Hemp THC Drinks Like Alcohol Instead Of Banning Them, Former NFL Player Says (Op-Ed)
“Hemp beverages deserve the same kind of framework alcoholic beverages do. What I don’t believe is that the only two choices are an unregulated market or eliminating these products as a whole.” By Micah Hyde, Former NFL Player Alcohol has been around through many stages of my life. It’s been there at celebrations, dinners, countless […]
Marijuana Reform Group Asks Congress To Keep Hemp THC Products Legal
A leading marijuana legalization advocacy organization is stepping up the pressure on Congress to reverse a scheduled ban on hemp THC products and institute a system of regulations as an alternative to criminalization. “When it comes to public health and safety, regulation and education consistently yield better results than prohibition,” the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) […]
Cannabis & federal employment bill in Congress (Newsletter: September 21, 2026)
IA Democratic governor candidate: Legalize marijuana; Study: medical cannabis for lower back pain; AL withdraws objection to rescheduling Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read (but […]
Cannabis company insurance bill filed in Congress (Newsletter: September 18, 2026)
American Legion backs psychedelics bill for veterans; Poll: NC support for marijuana & hemp reform; Analysis of Reddit cannabinoid posts Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good […]