White House Urges Congress to Ensure Fair Treatment for Hemp — Seeks at Least a Delay of November Re‑criminalization Measure

The White House sent a letter to Congress urging that the broad hemp re‑criminalization measure scheduled to take effect in November be deferred, at minimum, to ensure fair treatment of hemp products. Citing a recent amendment that would keep THC products legal while imposing additional regulation, the administration said a grace period is needed to resolve legal uncertainty for the industry. The move, following an OMB urging letter already posted in news banners, reaffirms the administration’s commitment to protecting hemp.

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