Protect American Hemp Access
Protect American Hemp Access
What the new federal hemp ban means — and how you can help fix it.
On November 12, Congress passed a government funding bill that included unexpected federal hemp restrictions. These restrictions will take effect after a 365-day implementation period, banning many hemp-derived products that Americans have safely used since the 2018 Farm Bill.
These changes would shut down thousands of compliant small businesses, eliminate hundreds of thousands of jobs, harm U.S. farmers, and push people toward unregulated or foreign markets — even though safe, regulated products already exist today.
We support responsible federal regulation — age limits, lab testing, clear labeling — but a national ban is not the right path. Congress should use the 365-day implementation period to fix this.
Sample Email to Congress
Subject: Please Fix the Federal Hemp Restrictions
Dear Representative/Senator,
I’m writing as your constituent to ask Congress to fix the federal hemp restrictions included in the November 12 government funding bill. The law includes a 365-day implementation period, and I urge Congress to use that time to correct this.
- Shut down thousands of compliant small businesses
- Eliminate hundreds of thousands of American jobs
- Harm farmers who invested in legal hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill
- Push consumers toward unsafe, unregulated markets
The hemp industry supports:
- 21+ age limits
- Mandatory third-party lab testing
- Clear labeling
- Child-resistant packaging
These measures protect consumers without destroying an American industry. Please support a fix during the implementation period.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Address]
[ZIP]
Sample Email to the White House
Subject: Please Support a Fix to the Hemp Restrictions
Dear White House Staff,
I’m writing to respectfully request that the Administration work with Congress during the 365-day implementation period to fix the hemp restrictions included in the recent funding bill.
- Shut down thousands of compliant small businesses
- Eliminate hundreds of thousands of jobs
- Harm U.S. farmers
- Push consumers toward unsafe, unregulated alternatives
The hemp industry supports responsible regulation — age limits, lab testing, clear labeling, and child-resistant packaging — which protect consumers without banning products.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
Our Position on Responsible Regulation
We support a modern, consistent approach to cannabis regulation. Treating THC similarly to alcohol — age-restricted, lab-tested, clearly labeled, and responsibly regulated — protects consumers, supports American agriculture, and ensures a level playing field for hemp and adult-use cannabis.
Why This Matters
- The 2018 Farm Bill created a legal, regulated hemp market supporting American farmers.
- The new federal restrictions would shut down much of that market.
- Adults, seniors, and veterans rely on these products for quality of life.
- Congress still has 365 days to fix this before the ban takes effect.