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Federal THC ban sends hemp companies scrambling
The bill caps THC at 0.4 mg per container, banning most intoxicating hemp products and risking over 300,000 jobs, industry groups warn.
- On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5371 with a rider from Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell that caps total THC in hemp at 0.4 milligrams per container, sending the bill to the House of Representatives, which could vote Wednesday.
- Calls to close the Farm Bill loophole came after thirty-eight state attorneys general warned about unregulated hemp-derived THC products raising child-safety concerns.
- Poison centers and health officials reported exposures causing vomiting, confusion, hallucinations, and severe effects, while many brands like Flavor Pixels typically contain 5 to 10 milligrams of THC per can.
- Hemp businesses warn farmers and small businesses could close, more than 300,000 people could lose jobs, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson removed $10 million in projected tax revenue.
- If enacted, the law would take effect on January 1, 2026, with a one-year transition period, and President Donald Trump has indicated he would sign the bill, risking the $28 billion hemp economy with nearly $3 billion in annual sales.
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