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.

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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The President Acknowledges Hemp: A Step Forward, But the Fight Continues
The President Acknowledges Hemp: A Step Forward, But the Fight Continues
Oct 7, 2025
Quick Answer: The American Healthy Alternatives Association (AHAA) welcomes any public acknowledgment of hemp’s role in American healthca...
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Inside DC: How AHAA Protects Hemp From Federal Restrictions
Inside DC: How AHAA Protects Hemp From Federal Restrictions
Sep 25, 2025
AHAA's ongoing advocacy in Washington DC protects the $3.5B hemp market from federal restrictions. Latest congressional developments and ...
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Hemp Industry Under Threat and Comer Seeks Support
Hemp Industry Under Threat and Comer Seeks Support
Sep 23, 2025
At a recent congressional hearing on cannabis policy, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) made one thing clear: the FDA’s refusal to regulate CBD is ...
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Action Alert Ohio SB 266 Puts Hemp Access at Risk with US map and American Healthy Alternatives Association AHAA Logo
Ohio’s SB 266 Puts Hemp Access at Risk
Sep 17, 2025
On September 16, 2025, Ohio lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 266 (SB 266), “Regards the sale and testing of intoxicating hemp products.” ...
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AHAA Action Update - August through September 2025
AHAA Monthly Impact: Aug-Sept 2025 | How AHAA Stopped Hemp From Getting Sidelined This Month
Sep 15, 2025
This August, the fight for hemp played out in quiet but powerful ways in Washington. While the headlines focused on Congress scrambling t...
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Spice vs. Converted Cannabinoids: Clearing the Confusion
Spice vs. Converted Cannabinoids: Clearing the Confusion
Sep 15, 2025
Spice is a fully synthetic chemical blend with unpredictable effects. Hemp-derived cannabinoids, by contrast, start with a natural crop a...
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