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Federal funding passes first hurdle, contains provision gutting hemp-derived products
WASHINGTON, D.C—The United States Senate voted 60-40, in a first step, to approve H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, which funds the government through early 2026. The resolution now heads to a floor vote on Monday. If the bill passes with no changes to the House’s Bill, then the bill moves to the president’s desk for signature. However, if amendments are approved, the bill goes back to the House for a vote to approve amendment(s).
The Senate’s version of the bill includes a restrictive hemp provision that redefines federal hemp to exclude most intoxicating cannabinoid products (e.g., delta-8 THC, THCO), effectively banning their production and sale nationwide after a one-year grace period.
The provision targets the hemp-derived cannabinoid sector, which has boomed since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp with <0.3% delta-9 THC. While non-intoxicating uses like fiber, grain, and pure CBD would persist, the ban would gut the high-value consumable cannabinoid market—estimated at $13-28 billion annually—leading to widespread economic disruption in the industry. Intoxicating hemp products comprises over 80% of the industry’s revenue.
https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2025/11/09/hemp/