Lawful Hemp Protection Act
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9830, the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, would rewrite the federal definition of "hemp" under the Agricultural Marketing Act and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It would continue to define hemp as cannabis with no more than 1% THC but explicitly exclude synthetic or chemically altered cannabinoids such as HHC, THC-O-acetate, and THCP, while creating new categories for "industrial hemp" and "unfinished hemp-cannabinoid ingredients" used only in licensed manufacturing. The bill directs the FDA to treat finished hemp-derived cannabinoid products as food, require them to be grown, processed, and packaged entirely in the United States, and set maximum THC/cannabinoid limits (with default limits—5 mg per serving for oral products, 50 mg for inhalables and topicals—if the FDA misses a 12-month deadline to set its own).
The bill affects hemp growers, processors, and retailers, who would face new labeling, testing, permitting, and manufacturing standards, plus a ban on selling or providing these products to anyone under 21. Consumers would see standardized warning labels, THC content disclosures, and QR-code testing information. A separate, partially cut-off provision would allow Medicare Advantage plans to cover hemp-derived cannabinoid products as a supplemental benefit for chronically ill enrollees.
The bill was introduced July 22, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure. No further action has occurred; committee consideration and potential amendment would be the next steps before any floor vote.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 22, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9830 do?
- H.R. 9830, the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, would rewrite the federal definition of "hemp" under the Agricultural Marketing Act and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It would continue to define hemp as cannabis with no more than 1% THC but explicitly exclude synthetic or chemically altered cannabinoids such as HHC, THC-O-acetate, and THCP, while creating new categories for "industrial hemp" and "unfinished hemp-cannabinoid ingredients" used only in licensed manufacturing. The bill directs the FDA to treat finished hemp-derived cannabinoid products as food, require them to be grown, processed, and packaged entirely in the United States, and set maximum THC/cannabinoid limits (with default limits—5 mg per serving for oral products, 50 mg for inhalables and topicals—if the FDA misses a 12-month deadline to set its own). The bill affects hemp growers, processors, and retailers, who would face new labeling, testing, permitting, and manufacturing standards, plus a ban on selling or providing these products to anyone under 21. Consumers would see standardized warning labels, THC content disclosures, and QR-code testing information. A separate, partially cut-off provision would allow Medicare Advantage plans to cover hemp-derived cannabinoid products as a supplemental benefit for chronically ill enrollees. The bill was introduced July 22, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure. No further action has occurred; committee consideration and potential amendment would be the next steps before any floor vote.
- Has H.R. 9830 become law?
- Not yet. As of 22 Jul 2026, H.R. 9830 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9830?
- H.R. 9830 was sponsored by Rep. Garland “Andy” Barr [R-KY6] (Republican-KY), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9830?
- Introduced (22 Jul 2026).
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