Congress is moving forward with funding packages, and hidden inside is a dangerous provision that would devastate the hemp industry nationwide.

What's at Stake

Section 759 of the House FY26 Agriculture–FDA Appropriations bill (part of the MilCon-VA, Ag, Leg. Branch minibus) would:

• Redefine hemp in a way that invalidates the compliant genetics developed under the 2018 Farm Bill.
• Ban hemp products already legal under robust state-regulated programs.
• Jeopardize U.S. farmers by eliminating the strongest end market for their crop.
• Threaten over 300,000 jobs across America.

This language isn't about safety—it's about shutting down a thriving, tax-paying industry. Farmers, manufacturers, retailers, and regulators all oppose Section 759.

Why This Matters

Congress has had years to address FDA's failure to regulate hemp. Instead of solving the problem, a few lawmakers are trying to eliminate the industry altogether.

If Section 759 becomes law, businesses will close, products people rely on will disappear, and American farmers will be left behind.