The White House has urged Congress to reconsider forthcoming federal hemp restrictions and instead pursue a comprehensive regulatory framework. AACPN welcomes the recommendation and outlines why responsible regulation, consumer protection, and evidence-based policymaking offer a stronger path forward than prohibition.

The White House has identified Rep. Andy Barr's Amendment #54 as a model for revising federal hemp regulations. Learn what the proposal would have done, why it never received a House vote, and what comes next for H.R. 8646.