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Can Congress quietly redefine what “hemp” means by slipping language into a spending bill? That’s the fight now underway in Washington, where Representative James Comer and 26 other lawmakers say a proposed hemp THC ban would not only devastate the industry but also violate congressional rules by rewriting law without proper committee process.The TDR Cannabis in Five presented by Dutchie unpacks this collision of process and policy. At issue is a rider in the FY26 appropriations package that would bar hemp cultivars and cannabinoid products that currently qualify as legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. Supporters call it a necessary fix to hemp loopholes, while critics warn it’s a fatal blow to farmers, processors, and small businesses who planted and invested under today’s definitions. Beyond the policy, lawmakers argue the language “clearly violates” House rules that bar substantive law changes in appropriations measures — making this as much a procedural test as a cannabis policy debate.The Senate already stripped similar language from its version of the bill, and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say an outright ban would “decimate” the hemp sector. Alternatives gaining traction include bipartisan calls for regulation instead of prohibition: age limits, testing requirements, labeling standards, and restrictions on youth marketing. The outcome now hinges on conference negotiations and whether procedural objections force the rider’s removal.#hemp #hempban #congress #appropriationsbill #hempindustry #cannabispolicy #hempfarmers #legislativeprocess #bipartisan #hempTHC #congressionalrules #cannabisnewsWant to see last week's recap?   • Weekly Recap: Supreme Court Showdown Over ...  Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • Is Biased Polling Shaping Cannabis Reform?...     • Trump Holds All the Cards on Cannabis Resc...     • Trump DOJ Splits on Marijuana Gun Ban | TD...  Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook:   / thedalesreport  Twitter:

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