Congress passed new legislation narrowing the federal definition of hemp, imposing strict THC limits, and banning synthetic cannabinoids. The move could reshape the $28B hemp-THC sector and force major operational changes across manufacturing, retail, and online markets.

A proposed federal spending bill includes language that could ban most ingestible hemp-derived THC products, threatening an estimated $28 billion industry. The measure would eliminate Delta-8, THCA, and other intoxicating hemp items — reshaping the national marketplace overnight.

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable warns that new Senate language could “wipe out” 95% of the hemp industry, eliminating thousands of jobs and billions in revenue. The group is urging Congress to remove the proposal from the federal spending bill and pursue balanced hemp regulation instead.

Lawmakers are clashing over hemp-derived THC restrictions as part of a federal funding bill, sparking a political standoff that could shape the future of hemp regulation. The outcome could redefine how hemp and cannabis are governed nationwide.

Dozens of state attorneys general have urged Congress to ban or clarify intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, citing safety concerns and enforcement challenges. This coordinated push signals tightening regulations ahead — and rising compliance risks for hemp operators nationwide.

Thirty-seven state attorneys general have urged Congress to ban hemp-derived THC products, citing health and enforcement concerns. Their unified call for federal action could reshape the future of hemp regulation — and impact every operator in the space.