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Bipartisan House Members Introduce Legislation to Define Hemp

On July 22, 2026, Reps. Angie Craig (D-MN) and Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced a bill designed to set up a clear regulatory framework for hemp and hemp-derived THC products. The Lawful Hemp Protection Act would establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp products. The bill would modernize federal hemp policy by establishing clear rules for producers, processors, retailers and consumers; and would preserve states’ ability to enact stricter regulations while ensuring lawful interstate commerce for compliant hemp products. Read more here.

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