Industrial Hemp Act of 2023
The Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 seeks to create a clear distinction and separate regulations for industrial hemp fiber and grain from cannabinoid or flower hemp. By maintaining the existing regulatory framework for cannabinoid hemp production outlined in Senate Bill S980 and House Bill HR 3755, these bills provide a new framework specific to industrial hemp, enabling streamlined processes and promoting economic development in rural America.
Montana farmers don’t need government bureaucrats putting unnecessary burdens on their operations; it’s time we cut red tape, and make it easier for industrial hemp farmers to get their product to market. My bipartisan bill builds on Montana’s leadership on hemp policy and creates goodpaying jobs for folks across rural America.
It’s important that we set American farmers up for success by cutting burdensome regulations and red tape, this legislation will expand opportunities for industrial hemp producers in Indiana and across the country and allow them to tap into one of the fastest growing agricultural markets.
Hemp is relatively easy to grow, resistant to pests that kill other crops, good for the soil, and is a high-yield product. All of these qualities make it attractive to farmers. It’s used to make a range of goods including biodegradable fibers and biofuels. Unfortunately, today these farmers face regulations that are a little outdated, Chester and Berks Counties are home to dozens of Pennsylvania’s hemp farms, and on their behalf, I’m glad to introduce legislation to modernize regulation of this growing industry.
Montana farmers don’t need government bureaucrats putting unnecessary burdens on their operations; it’s time we cut red tape, and make it easier for industrial hemp farmers to get their product to market. My bipartisan bill builds on Montana’s leadership on hemp policy and creates goodpaying jobs for folks across rural America.
Agricultural hemp stands for sustainability and freedom to the farmer, the manufacturer, and the homeowner. At HempWood we support the Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 because it allows our farmers to concentrate on farming rather than paperwork and fees
Recent News
Jun 2, 2023 | Lancaster Farm
Bill Would Ax Testing for Fiber and Grain Hemp
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is backing a bill to cut costly regulations for hemp grain and fiber farmers.
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and colleague Matthew Rosendale, R-Mont., have introduced a bill to free hemp fiber and grain producers from background checks and expensive sampling and testing requirements for THC, the psychoactive compound produced by the cannabis plant.
May 31, 2023 | Marijuana Moment
New Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Ease Restrictions For Industrial Hemp Farmers
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed a new bill to reduce regulations on farmers that grow industrial hemp for non-extraction purposes.
Reps. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) are sponsoring the Industrial Hemp Act, which is a House companion to a Senate version that was introduced in March by Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN).
March 29, 2023 | National Hemp Association
Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 introduced in U.S. Senate by Senators Tester & Braun
Today, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Industrial Hemp Act of 2023, to break down barriers for farmers interested in participating in the hemp industry. Hemp has been growing, again, in the United States for the last nine years. It’s time that we reduce the burden on farmers who grow grain and fiber hemp.
The end-use products that result from their production have always been recognized and exempted from the Controlled Substances Act. Further, under the current USDA rules, if a crop fails the compliance test the option is to sell only the stalk and seed. These facts reinforce the logic that when fiber or grain is the intended harvested material, there is no rationale to burden the farmers who grow fiber and grain crops with background checks or costly sampling and testing protocols.
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