Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7010

Hemp Production: Delaying New Regulations

To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.

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Part of: Lawmakers Propose Delaying New Federal Hemp Production Rules

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This bill proposes to delay new federal rules for hemp production. Instead of the rules starting one year after the 2026 agriculture funding law was passed, they would now be pushed back to start three years after that date.
The delay would primarily affect hemp farmers, businesses that process hemp, and state agriculture departments. It gives these groups two extra years to prepare for changes in how hemp is grown and regulated across the country.
Supporters of the delay often argue that the hemp industry needs more time to adjust to new standards to avoid financial loss or confusion. This bill ensures that the current rules stay in place longer while the industry gets ready for the transition.
The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives. It does not change the actual rules themselves, only the timeline for when those rules must be followed by farmers and businesses.