Intoxicating hemp industry seeks rescue in Congress as ban looms
Summary
The hemp industry is trying to persuade Congress to delay or stop a ban on hemp-derived intoxicating products that would start in November. Some members of both political parties want to challenge this ban, which was supported by Senator Mitch McConnell and included in last fall’s government funding law.Key Facts
- A ban on hemp-based intoxicating products is set to begin in November.
- The ban was supported by Senator Mitch McConnell (Republican from Kentucky).
- This ban was part of government funding legislation passed last fall.
- The hemp industry and its supporters are seeking help from Congress to prevent the ban.
- There is interest from both Republicans and Democrats to oppose the ban.
- The products affected are hemp-derived intoxicants, meaning hemp products that can cause intoxication.
- Time is running out for the industry to convince lawmakers to act before the ban takes effect.
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