INDUSTRY UPDATES
December 30, 2023
2023 Year-In-Review
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In a year full of unpredictable challenges arising from the chaos in Congress, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable and a united hemp industry made remarkable strides toward our legislative priorities. Thanks to the advocacy efforts and support of our dedicated members and Hemp Supporters across the country, we saw significant progress on Capitol Hill and in State legislatures.
On the federal front, the Roundtable spearheaded a historic initiative, rallying the industry behind seven legislative priorities and proposals for the impending Farm Bill. Additionally, our collaboration with Rep. James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, resulted in the first-ever Congressional hearing on the FDA’s inaction regarding CBD regulations.
At the state level, we actively engaged in supporting or opposing legislation and regulations related to the retail sales of adult cannabinoid products, such as delta-8 THC. These efforts helped block outright bans on adult products, promoting sound regulation instead, and addressed issues like overly restrictive THC limits and age requirements, which inadvertently restricted access to non-intoxicating full and broad-spectrum cannabinoid products.
For a comprehensive look at our work throughout the year, here’s our 2023 year-in-review.
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Check out our latest industry updates
- U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Hemp CaseFor the first time since the 2018 Farm Bill became law, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide a case about hemp. The case—Medical Marijuana, Inc., et al. v. Douglas J. Horn—involves the …
- Compromise Brewing on Capitol Hill – Hemp Roundtable Reaction to Mary Miller Amendment Language Added to House Appropriations BillAs we’ve previously reported, Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) included the now-infamous Mary Miller Amendment in the text of his subcommittee’s FY 25 Agriculture/ FDA appropriations bill – legislation passed every year to fund farm programs.Over the past few …
- Updates in DC, Iowa, New Jersey, and TennesseeCheck out the latest legislative updates across the states and take action today! Washington D.C. Things are heating up in the nation’s capital. We continue to hear about hemp stores facing action for selling legal …
- Bill Updates in California, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio & Federal & State Enforcement ActionCheck out the latest legislative updates across the states and take action today! California As AB 2223 continues to pose an existential threat to the hemp products industry in California — capping hemp products …
- Updates in Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and OhioCheck out the latest legislative updates across the states and take action today! Arizona We’re starting with good news. In Arizona, a coalition of Hemp Supporters killed the marijuana industry’s final effort …
- Mary Miller Amendment Inclusion in FY 25 Agriculture/FDA Appropriation BillWhile we celebrate Governor Ron DeSantis’ veto last week of anti-hemp legislation in Florida (read our General Counsel’s statement here), we report more mischief from the halls of the US Congress. …