Congress’s delay of new federal hemp restrictions protects near-term patient access and gives lawmakers more time to pursue a comprehensive policy that supports safety, clinical oversight and responsible state regulation.

AACPN welcomes House passage of legislation delaying most federal restrictions on consumable hemp products through December 11, providing Congress additional time to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework.

Originally published by the Hartford Courant, John R. Gordon examines Connecticut’s approach to hemp regulation amid an evolving national policy debate and considers the implications of proposed federal restrictions for the state’s existing regulatory framework.

Reps. Beth Van Duyne and Greg Landsman have introduced the bipartisan Beverage Regulatory Parity Act, proposing federal standards for hemp-derived beverages ahead of the November 12 deadline. AACPN founder and Marine Corps veteran Adrian Bruneau is quoted in the congressional announcement.

The American Alternative Care Policy Network has launched its Veterans Equal Access Initiative and formally endorsed federal legislation that would restore equal healthcare access for veterans by allowing VA physicians to discuss and recommend medical cannabis where permitted by state law.

Rep. Andy Barr has introduced the bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act, legislation establishing a national regulatory framework for hemp-derived consumer products while protecting American farmers, improving consumer safety, and preserving the future of the domestic hemp industry.

Originally published in the Hartford Courant, this op-ed examines Connecticut's Public Act 26-108 and its implications for psychedelic-assisted therapy, evidence-based healthcare innovation, and patient access.

The American Alternative Care Policy Network (AACPN) has announced a national policy agenda focused on expanding access to evidence-based integrative and alternative healthcare. Through its Alternative Care Access Campaign, Psychedelic Research Initiative, and Hemp Beverage Policy Initiative, AACPN seeks to advance healthcare access, scientific research, patient choice, and evidence-based policy for veterans, trauma survivors, first responders, and other underserved populatio

AACPN applauds Connecticut’s enactment of Public Act 26-108, expanding the state’s psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program and supporting continued clinical research involving MDMA and psilocybin therapies for veterans, first responders, trauma survivors, and individuals living with treatment-resistant mental health conditions.

The American Alternative Care Policy Network has launched a new initiative opposing upcoming federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC beverages and advocating for responsible, science-based regulation focused on consumer safety, harm reduction, trauma recovery, and evidence-based alternative care policy.

The TSA’s updated guidance on medical marijuana travel marks a significant step toward more practical and patient-centered federal cannabis policy. AACPN examines what the change means for veterans, medical cannabis patients, and the future of domestic travel reform.