Big things are happening in Washington right now that could dramatically change or even end the legal hemp industry. Lawmakers are debating language that many are calling a “federal hemp ban” in 2025, which could wipe out the legal hemp market overnight.
Mitch McConnell has written new language that would lower the allowable THC limits in hemp products to levels so small that almost nothing on the market today would remain legal. These changes are being discussed as part of a larger federal spending package and they could be slipped into law without many legislators even realizing it.
🏛 Urgent Threat: The Hemp Industry Could Be Killed Overnight
The federal government is currently shut down, and Congress needs to pass a massive spending bill to reopen it. Hidden inside that same bill is potential language that could quietly overturn the Hemp Farm Bill and outlaw most hemp products, including CBD edibles, THC drinks and THCa flower.
That means some senators could think they’re voting simply to reopen the government, without realizing that tucked into the fine print is a clause that would shut down the hemp industry overnight.
This proposal would:
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Change the legal definition of hemp from 0.3% Delta-9 THC to 0.3% total THC, instantly making many hemp plants “noncompliant.” This would wipe out the THCa flower market.
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Limit finished hemp products (like THC gummies, tinctures, and drinks) to just 0.2 milligrams of total THC per serving, a level so low it would effectively make nearly every current hemp product illegal.
If this goes through, hundreds of small businesses, thousands of jobs, and millions of consumers who rely on hemp for rest, relief, and wellness could lose access overnight.
Why Your Voice Matters To Help Stop the Federal Hemp Ban
Most senators are actually pro-hemp or at least don’t have any built-in opposition to it. But in Washington, the default position is to let Mitch McConnell have what he wants. Senators are often influenced by their long-standing relationships with McConnell, especially when narrow provisions are bundled into massive omnibus packages.
However, when lawmakers start hearing from their voters, from real people, farmers, business owners, and consumers, they pay attention. The only way to change the outcome of how Senators will vote is to make it clear that hemp matters to their communities, their states, and the people they represent.
💪 Senator Rand Paul: Standing Up for Hemp
Senator Rand Paul is one of the hemp industry’s strongest and most consistent defenders. He’s been advocating for hemp for years and has sponsored multiple pieces of pro-hemp legislation, even before the 2018 Hemp Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp production.
Now, in the 2025 Farm Bill hemp fight, Paul has become the key lawmaker standing up for small hemp and THCa businesses nationwide. He’s met directly with Senators McConnell and Harris, who are leading the opposition, to push back against the restrictive language being proposed right now.
Rather than letting the industry be dismantled overnight, Senator Paul is urging Congress to pause and study the issue through an 18-month USDA review. His proposal would give lawmakers time to gather real data from states where hemp is already being responsibly grown, sold, and regulated.
In short, Rand Paul is leading the fight for time, fairness, and the survival of an industry that's already been legalized by the state legislature.
What We’re Asking For: An 18-Month USDA Study Instead of a Federal Hemp Ban
Instead of banning hemp products in a rush, we’re standing with Senator Rand Paul and others in calling for an 18-month USDA study.
This study would give lawmakers time to actually look at what’s working and what’s not in states that already regulate hemp responsibly. It’s a fair, balanced approach that would let farmers, small business owners, and consumers have a voice in shaping the future of this industry.
📣 How You Can Help Save the Hemp and THCa Industry Right Now
We need your voice. The next few days could decide the future of hemp in America.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
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Email or call your Senators and Representatives.
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Tell them you oppose new hemp restrictions hidden in the government spending bill.
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Ask them to support Senator Rand Paul’s 18-month USDA study instead of a rushed ban.
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Share your personal story of why hemp matters to you. Whether it helps you relax, sleep, ease pain, or keeps you off prescription meds, real stories make a real impact.
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Be polite but persistent.
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Staffers keep count of every call and email. Even a few hundred messages can change how a senator votes.
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Spread the word.
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Share this post, talk to friends, and encourage others to reach out too. Every voice counts.
We’re in This Together: Protecting the Future of the Hemp Industry Industry
At Consider It Flowers, hemp isn’t just our business, it’s a community of growers, makers, and customers who believe in natural, safe, and responsible products.
If Congress gets this wrong, it could erase years of progress and innovation overnight. But if we raise our voices now, we can protect this industry and the freedom to choose hemp and THCa flower as part of a healthy, responsible lifestyle.
Let’s make sure Washington hears us loud and clear:
Don’t ban hemp. Study it, understand it, and let it keep growing.
