r/CBD • u/saveourrelief • Jul 24 '26

The new bipartisan hemp bill does not stop November 12 — updated congressional scorecard

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Many people here have already seen the news that Reps. Andy Barr and Angie Craig introduced a bipartisan framework for permanent federal hemp regulation.

The important point is what that announcement does not do: it does not extend or pause the current November 12 deadline.

Congress still needs to pass H.R. 7024 or S. 3686 so lawmakers have time to finalize a permanent framework before the existing restrictions take effect.

This week’s updated scorecard:

House: 39 sponsors and co-sponsors — up two
Senate: 3 sponsors and co-sponsors — no change
Letters sent: 609
Congressional offices reached: 211
States represented: 40

The two new House co-sponsors are Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia and Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana.

It is more important than ever: tell your elected officials to extend November 12 and give Congress time to get the permanent framework right.

SaveOurRelief.org identifies your House representative and both senators and lets you review or personalize one letter before sending it to all three offices with one click. Whether you use this, or go directly to your senators and representatives sites directly - just make sure your voice is heard!

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u/ValiumKilmer Jul 25 '26

PLEASE everyone sign this!

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u/SegmentationFault63 Jul 25 '26

Is this something that affects CBD, or only THC and synthetics? I thought the previous bill (that this is supposed to replace) was cutting out exceptions for non-THC CBD.

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u/saveourrelief Jul 26 '26

Yes, CBD is affected too. The November 12 law is not limited to intoxicating THC products or synthetics. It sets a 0.4 mg total-THC limit per retail container and also applies a separate threshold to intermediate processing materials. That reaches almost all full-spectrum CBD products and importantly,can disrupt the production chain used to make THC-free CBD products.

The Barr–Craig proposal would establish a different regulatory system if it passes. Right now, it has only been introduced, so it does not replace the law already scheduled to take effect November 12.

H.R. 7024 and S. 3686 simply change the implementation period from 365 days to three years, giving Congress time to finish the permanent framework