2023 Year-In-Review

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

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  We’ve Filed a TRO Against Governor Newsom’s Hemp-Killing Regulations. We Need Your Urgent Help to Protect Hemp in California
  This afternoon, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, and several California hemp farmers and businesses, petitioned California courts for a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the enforcement of Governor Gavin Newsom’s hemp-killing “emergency” regulations. Please review the Roundtable’s complaint and TRO …
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  Senator Wyden Introduces Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act – Signal Support Now!
  This afternoon, at a congressional briefing hosted by the US Hemp Roundtable, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) announced the introduction of the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act.  This critical legislation, linked here, …
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  Updates in California, Missouri, New Jersey, and South Carolina
  Check out the latest legislative updates across the states and take action today! California Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his “emergency” regulation proposals, opening the door for public comments on his …
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  The Show-Me State just showed up – hemp sales are back in Missouri!
  In a letter from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, they agree with what we’ve always known, hemp is legal!  As we previously reported, Governor Mike Parson issued an …
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  The Hemp Roundtable Has Submitted Comments on Governor Newsom’s Hemp-Killing Emergency Regulations. Here’s How You Can Too.
  You can find the Roundtable’s comments here, but we need you to submit your comments before COB tomorrow, September 17th, using this link.  Last Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom’s California Department …
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  U.S. Hemp Roundtable’s General Counsel, Jonathan Miller, Submits Open Letter to California Governor Newsom on Emergency Hemp Regulations
  California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference on September 6th, 2024, announcing emergency regulations on hemp products.  Photo: Hector Amezcua by Governor’s Office