Congress Is Coming for Hemp: Here’s What You Need to Know (and How to Fight Back)
If you’ve enjoyed a hemp drink, gummy, or tincture lately, there’s something you should know: a group of lawmakers in Washington is trying to make them illegal.
Right now, Congress is considering language that would ban hemp-derived THC products nationwide. That means your favorite hemp edibles, beverages, and sleep products could vanish from shelves overnight.
This isn’t a rumor. It’s a real proposal moving through the federal process, and it’s moving fast.
What the Ban Would Mean
If this language becomes law, the results are simple and devastating for hemp consumers and small businesses:
- No more hemp THC edibles
- No more hemp THC beverages
- No more hemp sleep products
Everything independent hemp makers have built since the 2018 Farm Bill could disappear in a single vote.
Missouri farmers, beverage makers, and retailers would feel it first. The industry that brought new life to small towns, created jobs, and gave consumers safer, plant-based choices would be cut off at the knees.
Why This Matters to Missouri
Missouri’s hemp movement has always been about freedom and fairness. Farmers found a sustainable crop that keeps soil healthy. Small businesses found a way to compete with massive corporations. Consumers found products that actually work for them.
If Washington decides to erase that progress, it won’t just hurt businesses like ours—it will silence thousands of Missourians who’ve supported hemp from day one.
What You Can Do Right Now
This fight isn’t over. Every voice still matters.
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable has made it simple to tell Congress exactly how you feel. It takes less than 30 seconds to send a message to your representatives. One click. Your words. Real impact.
We’re asking everyone in the Slaphappy community to speak up. Missouri has a strong hemp voice—let’s use it.
A Call to Action: Join the National Hemp Industry Call
To coordinate next steps, Senator Rand Paul and the Hemp Industry and Farmers of America are hosting a national action webinar today. They’re standing up for farmers, small business owners, and consumers who want to keep hemp legal, safe, and accessible.
When: October 28 at 3:30 PM CST
Where: Online via Zoom
Register here: Join the Hemp Action Call
This could be the moment that defines the future of hemp in America. Either we let lawmakers erase an entire industry, or we remind them that hemp is here to stay.
Speak up. Share this post. Show up for the call.
Missouri built its hemp legacy on resilience, and we’re not letting anyone take that away.
Contact us if you’d like to learn more about how you can support Missouri hemp advocacy efforts.
