Could Oregon Senators’ Bill Save the Hemp Industry? Democrats Pitch Age Limit to Keep Gummies, Drinks Legal

Could Oregon senators’ bill save the hemp industry? Democrats pitch age limit to keep gummies, drinks legal

Democratic Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden hope the bill will pass before a federal ban wipes nearly all hemp products from the market next fall.

BREAKING: Senators Wyden & Merkley Reintroduce Bill to Keep Hemp Legal & Regulated

This afternoon, Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) officially reintroduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA). This is a major step toward establishing a strong, sensible federal framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products. As you know, the federal spending bill passed earlier this year effectively re-criminalized 99% of hemp products (currently effective November 13th, 2026), creating enormous uncertainty for fa…