Senate lawmakers narrowly avoided a standoff over hemp policy during recent budget negotiations, but House Republicans now face renewed pressure to address the same contentious issue as they push for short-term funding legislation. The debate centers on conflicting provisions in spending bills that could either tighten restrictions or leave loopholes in federal hemp regulations, raising concerns among lawmakers and industry groups alike. With time running short before the August recess ends, leaders must reconcile differences before a potential funding crisis looms. The outcome could reshape agricultural and cannabis policies for years to come.
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Hemp ban awaits Senators returning from break When Congress returns from August recess next week, House Republicans looking to quickly pass stopgap funding legislation will need to navigate the same potential minefield on hemp that almost tripped up the Senate. ...
