NEWS & POLICY REPORTS

The week in hemp policy, on the record.

Weekly policy reports from AHAA's federal affairs team every bill, committee vote, and state threat that moves, tracked and explained in plain language.

Reality Check: Federal Threats and the Fight Ahead for Hemp
Reality Check: Federal Threats and the Fight Ahead for Hemp
Nov 14, 2025
Their seminar, “Reality Check: Federal Threats and Upcoming State Fights,” broke down what is coming, what is already in motion, and what...
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The Hemp Industry Just Got Hit, and We Have Days to Respond
The Hemp Industry Just Got Hit, and We Have Days to Respond
Nov 12, 2025
Lawmakers slipped new language into a federal spending bill that could ban most hemp-derived products—the very products that built the mo...
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EMERGENCY ACTION NEEDED: Deal to Reopen the Government Includes Hidden Hemp Product Ban CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES NOW
Deal to Reopen the Government Includes Hidden Hemp Product Ban
Nov 10, 2025
A new congressional funding package aimed at reopening the federal government now includes a provision that would dramatically reshape th...
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Hemp in 2026: What the Next Farm Bill Could Mean for You
Hemp in 2026: What the Next Farm Bill Could Mean for You
Nov 7, 2025
FY2026 legislation would redefine hemp, ban products with "quantifiable" THC, and eliminate 95% of the industry. What you need to know an...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report: November 5th, 2025
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: November 5th, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
This week brings several updates on federal and state policy involving farm legislation, hemp regulation, cannabis laws, and THC oversight.
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Emergency: Lawmakers Are Moving to Ban Hemp Nationwide, ACT NOW
Emergency: Lawmakers Are Moving to Ban Hemp Nationwide, ACT NOW
Oct 28, 2025
The hemp industry is more threatened at the federal level than ever before. After months of coordinated misinformation campaigns, aggress...
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Congress Is Still Trying to Kill Hemp Here’s What You Need to Know
Congress Is Still Trying to Kill Hemp Here’s What You Need to Know
Oct 23, 2025
We’ve fought this fight before, and we’ll fight it again because the future of hemp is on the line. While headlines focus on the governme...
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The Next Front in the Hemp Fight: Executive Bans and Overreach
The Next Front in the Hemp Fight: Executive Bans and Overreach
Oct 20, 2025
Ohio’s hemp industry now finds itself in the crosshairs of both executive orders and sweeping legislative proposals. Let’s push back. Hol...
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Hemp and Health: Why Alternative Cannabinoids Matter for Patients
Hemp and Health: Why Alternative Cannabinoids Matter for Patients
Oct 20, 2025
CBG reduces anxiety 26.5% without intoxication. CBN improves sleep quality. THCA offers neuroprotection. Science-backed guide to hemp-der...
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