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HR 6209

To repeal section 781 of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, relating to amendments to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, with respect to hemp.

119th Congress Introduced by Jim Baird and 3 co-sponsors

Repeal of hemp regulatory amendments in 2026 spending bill aims to reverse changes to Agricultural Marketing Act hemp provisions.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 6209

Legislative bill overview

HR 6209 seeks to repeal Section 781 of the 2026 Continuing Appropriations Act, which amended the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 regarding hemp regulation. The bill would eliminate specific hemp-related provisions that were included in the 2026 spending legislation, effectively reversing those regulatory changes.

Why is this important

Hemp regulation directly affects farmers, processors, and the emerging hemp industry's ability to operate. Changes to hemp rules impact agricultural commerce, product legality, and compliance requirements across state lines. The bill signals potential disagreement over how federal hemp policy should be structured going forward.

Potential points of contention

  • Nature of Section 781's changes: The bill doesn't specify what Section 781 actually amended, making it unclear whether this repeals restrictions on hemp cultivation, product types (CBD, THC limits), or processing standards
  • Industry impact uncertainty: Without knowing the specific regulations being repealed, it's unclear whether this helps or hurts hemp farmers and businesses, and which stakeholders benefit
  • Broader hemp policy direction: This raises questions about whether Congress should use spending bills for regulatory changes, and what hemp policy framework should actually govern the industry long-term

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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