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Hemp

US Senate Plans to Delay Ban on Some Intoxicating Hemp Products

The chamber’s leaders included a provision in a federal funding measure to extend the ban's implementation by four weeks.

August 3, 2026

Top Stories

Idaho’s Cannabis Legalization Campaign Effort Leads CBT’s Top Stories in July

Activists submitted signatures to the state secretary at the beginning of the month, after collecting more than double the required number for their petition.

July 29, 2026

Cannabis Rescheduling

17 Senate Democrats File Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would deschedule cannabis, removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

July 17, 2026

Hemp

US Congresswoman Unveils Bill to Repeal Federal Hemp Product Ban

Rep. Nancy Mace circulated draft legislation to undo the intoxicating hemp provision that Trump signed as part of a government funding deal.

November 19, 2025

Federal Cannabis Legalization

40 House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The MORE Act would deschedule and decriminalize cannabis, initiate expungements and support those disproportionately impacted by prohibition.

August 29, 2025

Federal Cannabis Legalization

2 US House Reps Introduce Bill to Allow White House Drug Adviser to Publicly Back Cannabis Legalization

Congresswomen Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar’s legislative proposal would also allow the White House to sponsor and fund cannabis research.

April 29, 2025

Federal Cannabis Legalization

US House Reps File Bill to Legalize Cannabis, Deliver 280E Relief, Permit Interstate Commerce

Three bipartisan U.S. lawmakers reintroduced the STATES Act to federally deschedule cannabis and end 85-plus years of prohibition.

April 21, 2025

Federal Cannabis Legalization

US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lay Groundwork for Federal Cannabis Legalization

GOP Rep. Dave Joyce and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries teamed up on the PREPARE Act to create a regulatory structure for cannabis.

April 21, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

7 US House Republicans File Bill to Prevent 280E Tax Relief for Cannabis Businesses

The legislation, sponsored by Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington, is similar to a bill recently offered by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb.

February 24, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

US Congressman’s Bill Would Provide Veterans Access to Cannabis From VA Doctors

Florida Republican Brian Mast reintroduced the Veterans Equal Access Act to allow government health care providers to recommend medical cannabis.

February 20, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

2 US Senators Work With Prohibitionists to Stop 280E Relief Under Cannabis Rescheduling

Sens. James Lankford and Pete Ricketts worked with Smart Approaches to Marijuana on legislation to block potential tax relief under Schedule III.

February 10, 2025

SAFE Banking Act

Senate Debanking Hearing Won’t Include Cannabis Witnesses; Federal Reform Unlikely This Congress

After former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sat on the SAFER Banking Act for 15 months, reform remains slim under a new Republican majority.

January 30, 2025