Senate Votes to Postpone Federal Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products
The Senate approved a stopgap funding measure that includes a provision to delay an impending federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products until December 11. This extension follows a 61-32 vote to table an amendment from Senator Ted Budd. That amendment sought to remove the delay and immediately restrict the sale of hemp-derived intoxicants. Supporters of the delay argue it provides necessary time to establish a permanent regulatory framework for the industry. Senator Tina Smith said the vote protects Minnesota's farmers and small businesses that currently operate under state-level safety rules. The funding bill now moves to the House for further consideration.
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Senate Defeats Amendment to Remove Hemp Ban Delay from Stopgap Funding Bill
The Senate voted 61-32 to table an amendment from Ted Budd removing a one-month delay on a federal ban of hemp-derived THC. This provision stays in the stopgap funding legislation. The decision prevents the immediate prohibition of most hemp-derived THC products. Smith said the vote gives Congress more time to find a solution like Minnesota's safety rules. Klobuchar argued a federal ban would eliminate thousands of jobs. She stated that a federal ban ignores existing state-level safety rules.
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