Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7024

Hemp Farming: Delaying New Production Rules

Hemp Planting Predictability Act

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Lawmakers Propose Delaying New Federal Hemp Production Rules

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Key Points

This bill would give hemp farmers more time to prepare for new government rules. It changes a planned one-year waiting period to a three-year waiting period before new regulations begin.
Hemp growers and business owners are the main groups affected. The goal is to give them more stability so they can plan their planting seasons and business investments without worrying about sudden rule changes.
The bill specifically delays changes that were passed in a 2026 funding law. By pushing the start date back, the new rules likely would not take effect until 2029 instead of 2027.
This matters because the hemp industry is still relatively new. Supporters believe that rushing into new regulations could hurt small farms that are still trying to figure out how to follow current laws.

Milestones

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Jan 13, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Related Bills

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H.R. 7010Related bill

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.

Jan 12 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.