Campaign Goals & Progress
✅ Secure bipartisan support for the industrial hemp exemption framework
✅ Draft legislation creating an exemption for industrial hemp grain & fiber
✅ Introduce bipartisan- bicameral legislation: Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 (S. 980, H.R. 3755)
✅ Educate lawmakers about the need for exemptions and opportunities with grain & fiber
✅ Unite and mobilize advocates!
🔲 Pass the Industrial Hemp Act/Secure inclusion of the Industrial Hemp Act in the Farm Bill
🔲 Reduce barriers to entry for grain and fiber farmers
🔲 Facilitate robust development of domestic infrastructure
🔲 Increase acreage of grain and fiber grown in rotation with other crops
🔲 Grow the value chain
🔲 Ease access to new markets
Current Policy
Since 2014, every Agricultural Act, also known as the Farm Bill, has defined hemp and broadened how we may grow it, initially for research purposes and now for commercial production. Finally, in 2018, the 45th President of the United States signed into law a new definition recognizing hemp as an agricultural commodity. However, this critical step towards legalizing hemp farming nationwide did not account for industry nuances when growing and processing diverse crops, particularly grain and fiber.
The language that became law assigned authority to the USDA based on a limited and outdated belief. The idea is that because hemp is part of the Cannabis genus, regardless of its target production, it must be subject to THC testing. Although the intent behind this testing is valid in ensuring producers are not propagating a DEA-controlled substance, the overbearing perception and management of THC create unnecessary challenges for a historically profitable and productive crop.
The current singular plan that manages three very different crops remains problematic. It puts a cost burden and red tape on farmers who require a more efficient process to succeed and increase acreage to meet demands for grain and fiber. Montana’s USDA-approved state Hemp Plan, follows performance-based sampling and remediation methods based on risk for higher levels of THC. Therefore, the idea that certain hemp varieties may be exempt from THC testing is not new, and it’s time to make this federal policy.
Why We Need An Industrial Hemp Exemption
Hemp has been growing, again, in the United States for the last seven (7) years. Pilot programs under the authority of the State Departments of Agriculture collected data about the varieties grown and have adhered to and strictly enforced THC testing protocols. It’s time we leverage that information to reduce the burden on hemp farmers who grow solely for grain and fiber. The end-use products that result from their production are already recognized and exempted from the Controlled Substances Act. So why should we continue to burden the farmers who grow these crops with background checks, costly sampling, and testing protocols?
In summary, it's simple. Producers who choose to grow hemp for grain and/or fiber purposes are at very low, if any risk at all, of harvesting an illegal crop. Therefore, federal law should not mandate testing and instead enforce reasonable programs that require harvest designation and visual inspection of hemp fields, both of which are far less burdensome to the American farmer.
Industrial Hemp Act of 2023
Grain and Fiber Industrial Hemp- Exemption Framework
Creates a separation by definition and regulation of industrial hemp fiber and grain from cannabinoid or flower hemp. The bill language maintains the current 2018 Farm Bill regulatory framework for cannabinoid hemp production with the following new framework for industrial hemp production:
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New statutory definition for industrial hemp for grain and fiber - creating a distinction fromcannabinoid hemp or dual/tri-purpose cannabinoid crops
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Same 2018 Farm Bill licensing with added designation for only grain/fiber production & harvest (including GPS coordinates of land on which hemp is produced & FSA report)
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Signed declaration that producer will only harvest grain/fiber and will not harvest or sell flower material or extract any resin from crop (note- full use of hemp seed/grain authorized)
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No background check required
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Required visual inspection (i.e. in person, video, aerial with drones, or unmanned aircraft) to confirm uniform crop production consistent with production designation on license
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No sampling or testing for uniform production consistent with production designation
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Additional exemptions for known producers using certified seed/varieties
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If visual inspection reveals inconsistent crop production with designation, the Department may detain crop and require documented verification of production (i.e. seed/variety receipts, sales contract, planting report) and reserves State, Tribe, or Territory right to require harvest inspection
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If a producer fails the visual inspection, document verification, and harvest inspection, the State, Tribe, or Territory reserves the right to conduct chemical testing on harvested material that fails the visual inspection to determine compliance or civil and/or criminal enforcement
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Intentional violations: crop destruction, fine/civil penalty, restricted from program participation for 5 years, potential criminal charges for high-THC production
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Each state, tribal jurisdiction, and territory is authorized to determine the severity of civil and/or
criminal charges for knowing non-compliance with an election to solely grow industrial hemp
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Supported By:
Aaron Diaz
Abdulnur Zaid
Adil Chaudhry
Alec "Andy" Bennett
Alec Bennett
Alex Brockman
Alex Fredericks
Alex Seleznov
Alice Kolbe
Align Agro
Allissa Halker
Alona Thompson
Alyse Russel
Amanda Terpstra
Amanda Worthen
Amy Pursell
Amy Williams
Andrea Dove
Andrea Franklin
Andrea Sarchet
Andrew LoPresti
Andrew Seegars
Andy Elliott
Angela Cheatwood
Angela Robinson
Anjli Kumar
Anke Roggenbuck
Anna Betz
Anne Barga
Anthony Sorantino
Arabella Cook
Armani Muhammad
Arthur Walker
Ashley Powell
Ashley Rohrer
Axel Hinrichs
Barbara Filippone
Barbara Peachey
Baylee Jennings
Bear Fiber
Beau Whitney
Becky Kincaid
Ben Brimlow
Bernard Bille
Bernard Ries
Beth Lawrence
Beth Stukenholtz
Beth Wittmer
Bette Vetter
Bill Brockmiller
Bill Shepard
Bish Enterprises
Blain Becktold
Bob Doyle
Bob Green
Bob Hiatt
Bobby Hughes
Brett Brown
Brevin Perkins
Brian Armstrong
Brielle Lesh-Siminitus
Britt Berg
Brooke Carlson
Brooke Demos
Brooke Henderson
Bryan Wilson
Cameron McIntosh
Cameron Stepanek
Camille Holladay
Canna Markets Group
Cannon Republic Feed and Fiber
Carl Ovulley
Carlos Ovulley
Carlos Romero
Carly Keller
Carol Pierpont
Caroline Heidl Hall
Carrie Roy
Casey Albarran
Cassondra Cadavieco
Catherine Pierce
Cathiejo Carter
Chad Frey
Chad Rosen
Charlene Matila
Charles Levine
Charles Streitwieser
Chelsea Peterson
Cheryl Ellis
Cheryl Fergen
Chris Johnstone
Chris Kinsel
Chris Miller
Christian Betz
Christian Gray
Christian Schoenhoff
Christie Apple
Christopher Christensen
Chuck Cessna
Claire DGaia
Claire Manning
Clare King
Claudia Gale
Clint Raaf
Colin Howard
Colin Wilson
Colton Easterday
Colton Fox Zemaitis
Connie Bloom
Connie Sprong
Constance Tate
Corinne Cagle
Craig Lewis
Cynthia Bish
Cynthia Murdough
Damon Hess
Dan Smith
Daniel DeShane
Daniel Evans
Daniel Falk
Daniel Higbee
Daniel Rowland
Daniel Yohannes
Danielle Baker
Darrell Huddleston
Dave Crabill
David Browne
David Crabill
David Cree Crawford
David Elliott
David Glaeske
David Hergert
David Ladd
David Link
David Miller
David Quinn
David Regan
David Rolston
David Russell
David Tweet
Dawn Kahle
Debra Swan
DeeGee Rivers
Denise Garner
Denise Schnider
Dennis Paulsen
Deryl Hamann
Destry Mullen
Dhruv Agarwal
Diana Barreneche
Donald Chin
Donna Shepherd
Dorothy Boyd
Douglas Allan
Drew Kitt
Drew Oberholtzer
Duane Keller
Earl Manley
Eduardo Perez
Edward Glazier
Elizabeth Tigan
Er Levy
Eric Canori
Eric Hammang
Eric Hurlock
Eric kweku Sekyi
Eric Lammers
Erica Ferdinand
Erin Demarco
Ernie Beck
Esther Bell
Faye Coleman
Field Theory Foods
Francelia Smith
Fred Villa
Frederick Henderson
Fritz Gallagher
FyberX
Geoffrey Whaling
Georgia Stansell
Geran Tarr
Glenn Head
Green Tree Ag
Greg Sindt
Gregory Bayne
Guy Bummolo
Haley Lucas
Heather Rod
Heather Rogers
Heidi Custer
Heidi Lopez
Heidi MacDonald
Heidi Semder
Hemp Building Institute
Hemp Harvest Works
Hemp Solutions LLC
Hemp Traders
Hempitecture
HempWood
Henry Ostaszewski
Hergert Milling
Holly Bell
Houston Hemporium
Human Rights
ihemp Michigan
iHempX
International Hemp
J R Maloney
JA Clay
Jacob Allen
Jacob Waddell
Jacquelyn Smith
Jade Berreau
Jake Odegard
James Booze
James DeDecker
James Forbes
James Gaffney
james gaspard
James Johnson
James Pizzella
James Seines
JAMES THORNTON
Jamie Petty
Jamie Wright
Janet Currie
Jason Heidenescher
Jason Johnson
Jason Muniz
Jason Pettet
Javier Delavechia
Jean Kinsel
jeff limbaugh
Jeni Erbes-Chan
Jennifer A Nelson
Jennifer Linske
Jennifer Liske
Jennifer Rose
Jeri Darling
Jerred Whitehead
Jerry Covey
Jerry Whiting
Jesse DePriest
Jesse Hall
Jim Seines
Jody Dyr
Jody McGinness
Joel MIilinsky
Joel Milinsky
John Abney
John Carpenter
John Ervin
John Ewing
John Freeman
John GRACZYK
John Strohfus
John Suh
Johnathan Peterson
Johnny Ervin
Johnny Ervin, rn BSN, mba
Jon-michael Smith
Jonathan Palacios
Jonnie Pedersen
Jordan Berger
Jordee Bomgardner
Jose Bolanos
Joseph Brogan
Joseph Hickey Se
Joshua Johnson
JOSHUA Seal
Joyce Gerber
Judith Marvin
Judy Tonkin
Julie Elliott
julius williams
Justin Berg
Justin Fischer
Justin Helt CEO The Ohio Hemp Company
Justin Loeffler
Justina Merja
Kacy Huston
Kalli Kouba
Karen Herold
Karen Sabich
Kate Kinnison
Kate Wilds
Kathleen Rushmore
Kayla Whited
Keith Parker
Keith Spence
Kelley Hess
Kelly Horan
Kelly Rippel
Kelsie Schiechl
Ken Elliott
Ken Meyer
Kevin Andrews
Kim Harris
Kimberly Carey
Kimberly Mayo
Kimberly Phipps-Nichol
Konopius
Krista Vincil
Kristin Handy
Kristin Santorelli
Kristina Hunley
KS Hemp Consortium
Kyle Huttenlocker
Larry Walter
Laura Cross
Laura Noble
Laurel Turner-Dobberfuhl
Laurie McCullough
Lawrence Serbin
Lawrence Tuttle
Lazarus Naturals
Leandra Selah
Leland Degolier
Leroy Martinez
Let's Talk Hemp
Levi Clark
Linda Gilgore
Lisa Friedrich
Lissa Coleman
Logan Tweet
Lonestar Industrial Materials
Lori Daytner
Lori Messany
Luke Elkins
Luke Ellkins
Lynn Brewer
Maggie Bump
Marcia Brown
Marco Salinas
Margaret Boorman Row
Margaret Wiatrowski
Marilyn Powers
Marisa Gladen
Mark D'Sa
Mark Kessenich
Marla Rivera
Martha Klingensmith
Marty Clemons
Mary Dempsey
Mary Ernsberger
Mary Kraft
Mary Lou Miller
Matt Romanowski
Matthew Berberich
Matthew Clark
Matthew Mead
Maruice Mbaabu
Maurice Smith
Maxwell Duryea
Maxwell Sagdahl
Megan Talley
Melanie Sanford
Melissa Gibson
Melissa Knox
Michael Bright
Michael Monteiro
Michael Schofield
Michael Woods
Michael Zoltowski
Midwest Hemp Technology
Mina Mishrikey
Minnesota Hemp Farms, Inc
Monte Goodrich
Morgan Leistiko
Morgan Tweet
Nancy Brazill
Natalya Brockmiller
Nathan Snyder
Nathanael Berry
National Industrial Hemp Coalition
Natosha Wallace
Nebraska Screw Press
Nikki Alvarado
NoCo Hemp Expo
Olaf Isele
Olivia Miller
Owen Deitcher
Panda Biotech
Panduleni Sakeus Shipepe Heita
Patirick Van Meter
Patricia Sindt
Patrick Blake
Patrick Brown
Patrick O'Toole-Rodríguez
Patrick Rose
Paul Breaux
Paul Frank
Paul Matthews
Paul Seehusen
Paul Tate
Peg Spindler
Peter Hemp
Peter Meitzler
Peter Meyer
Peter Meyer Jr.
Phil Montgomery
Phillip Holloman
Planet Based Foods Global
Prairie PROducers LLC
Priya Varadachary
Queen of Hearts
Rachel Berry
Rachel Meyers
Ramon Gil
Randy Reddig
Ray DePriest
Rebecca Adams
Rebecca Azzouz
Revolution Hemp, LLC
Robert Byrnes
Robert Finlay
Robert Shumaker
Roger Gussiaas
Ross Sloan
Roxayn Elmer
Russell Dial
Rusty Peterson
sabine zacate
Sally Rivers
Sam Burger
Sam Morrow
Sandra Marquardt
Sandra Thibodeau
Sandra Williams
Sarah Crocker
Sarah Stephens
Sarah Wheeler
Sarah Wilson
Scholange Smith
Scott Evans
Scott McStacy
Scott Sutton
Serena Haaseth
Shane McCaffrey
Sharon Seldner
Shawn North
Shawnda Clawson
Stephen Caruso
stephen reese
Steve Bernier
Steve McGarrah
Steve Vance
Steven Alloway
Susan Hoffman
Susan Love
Susan Marie Mohler
Susan Mensching
Susan Merenstein
Susan Wheeler
Tanner Brockmiller
Tanner Johnson
Taylor Fritz
Terri Lamb
Terry DeBorde
Texas Hemp Coalition
The Peaceful Kingdom Farms
Thomas Gibbons
Thomas Hoffman
Thomas Maloney
Thomas Morgan
Thomas Smith
Tiffany Cook
Tiger Fiber
Tim Phelan
Timothy Schacht
Todd Eachus
Todd Scholl
Tom Murphy
Tom Rossmassler
Toy Andrews
Tracie Tate
Tracy Moffitt
Travis Carter
Trevor Findley
Trey Riddle
Tyler Knox
Tyson Daniel
Valentina Akerman
Vin Lapone
Virginia Hemp Coalition
WAFBA - We Are For Better Alternatives
Walter Urbanavage
Wanda Isele
wenceslao garza
Wendy Brawer
Wendy Cox
Whitney Abbott
William Brockmiller
William Denton
William Henry
William Messer
William Moss
William Riddle
Yevgy Wurthmann
Yoshiko Fredisdorf
Zac Hudson
Zev Paiss
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