Hemp Farming Act of 2018
Latest action (12 Apr 2018): Introduced
What this bill does
The Hemp Farming Act of 2018, introduced by Senator Mitch McConnell, aims to legalize industrial hemp by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. This would apply to hemp with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3% or less.
Under this proposal, states and Indian tribes would be able to regulate hemp production by submitting plans to the Department of Agriculture. Additionally, hemp producers could become eligible for federal crop insurance and research grants from the USDA.
The bill was introduced in the 115th Congress and has been referred to committee. As the official text of the bill has not yet been published, further details about its specific provisions and legislative journey are unavailable at this time.
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Official summary
Hemp Farming Act of 2018
This bill legalizes industrial hemp that has a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana) concentration of no more than 0.3% by removing it from schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. States and Indian tribes may regulate the production of hemp by submitting a plan to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The bill also makes hemp producers eligible for the federal crop insurance program and certain USDA research grants.
Common questions
- What does S. 2667 do?
- The Hemp Farming Act of 2018, introduced by Senator Mitch McConnell, aims to legalize industrial hemp by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. This would apply to hemp with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3% or less. Under this proposal, states and Indian tribes would be able to regulate hemp production by submitting plans to the Department of Agriculture. Additionally, hemp producers could become eligible for federal crop insurance and research grants from the USDA. The bill was introduced in the 115th Congress and has been referred to committee. As the official text of the bill has not yet been published, further details about its specific provisions and legislative journey are unavailable at this time.
- Has S. 2667 become law?
- Not yet. As of 12 Apr 2018, S. 2667 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2667?
- S. 2667 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 29 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2667?
- Introduced (12 Apr 2018).
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