Congress has until Dec. 11 to prevent hemp‑derived CBD and low‑dose hemp drinks from becoming controlled substances under federal law.
Industry Lobbying Intensifies
Major alcohol producers—including Anheuser‑Busch, Molson Coors and Diageo—have urged state attorneys general to back a ban on competing hemp products, according to emails reviewed by Politico.
State Attorneys General Mobilize
More than 30 attorneys general co‑signed two letters in the past two years calling for a federal prohibition of hemp, and a third letter is expected this fall as Congress prepares its final hemp‑regulation vote after the election.
Constituent Action Required
Advocacy groups have drafted a letter for individuals to send to their attorney general, demanding support for clear federal rules that set a 21+ age limit, require child‑safe packaging and mandate laboratory testing. Residents are urged to add a brief personal statement explaining why hemp matters to them.
Take Action Now
People living in New Hampshire, Kentucky or Virginia can submit their comments through the links below:
New Hampshire: https://hempsupporter.com/state-action/nh/
Kentucky: https://hempsupporter.com/state-action/ky/
Virginia: https://hempsupporter.com/state-action/va/
