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Industrial Hemp Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3755| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2023
Matthew M. Rosendale

Matthew M. Rosendale

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (13)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 This bill exempts industrial hemp production from certain inspection and testing requirements. Under current law, the hemp production program requires that all hemp production meet the same inspection and testing requirements. The bill amends the hemp production programs for a state, Indian tribe, and the Department of Agriculture to (1) establish a separate definition for industrial hemp, (2) require a procedure for hemp producers to designate the type of hemp production as industrial hemp or hemp for any other purpose, and (3) exclude industrial hemp from testing requirements. Industrial hemp producers are subject to annual visual inspections. If a producer fails a visual inspection, the producer may be (1) required to provide certain documentation on the in-field practices, and (2) subject to chemical testing on harvested material. Currently, a person with a felony conviction related to a controlled substance is prohibited from participating in the hemp production program for ten years. This bill includes an exception to allow participation by a person producing industrial hemp. However, a person who knowingly produces a crop that is inconsistent with the industrial hemp designation is prohibited from participating in the hemp production program for five years. The bill also preempts state and tribal law for the regulation of industrial hemp.
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-980
Introduced in Senate
May 30, 2023
Introduced in House
May 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 23, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
  • March 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-980
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • June 23, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-980: Industrial Hemp Act of 2023
Agricultural marketing and promotionHorticulture and plantsIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations

Industrial Hemp Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3755| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2023
Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 This bill exempts industrial hemp production from certain inspection and testing requirements. Under current law, the hemp production program requires that all hemp production meet the same inspection and testing requirements. The bill amends the hemp production programs for a state, Indian tribe, and the Department of Agriculture to (1) establish a separate definition for industrial hemp, (2) require a procedure for hemp producers to designate the type of hemp production as industrial hemp or hemp for any other purpose, and (3) exclude industrial hemp from testing requirements. Industrial hemp producers are subject to annual visual inspections. If a producer fails a visual inspection, the producer may be (1) required to provide certain documentation on the in-field practices, and (2) subject to chemical testing on harvested material. Currently, a person with a felony conviction related to a controlled substance is prohibited from participating in the hemp production program for ten years. This bill includes an exception to allow participation by a person producing industrial hemp. However, a person who knowingly produces a crop that is inconsistent with the industrial hemp designation is prohibited from participating in the hemp production program for five years. The bill also preempts state and tribal law for the regulation of industrial hemp.
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-980
Introduced in Senate
May 30, 2023
Introduced in House
May 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 23, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
  • March 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-980
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • June 23, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Matthew M. Rosendale

Matthew M. Rosendale

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (13)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-980: Industrial Hemp Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural marketing and promotionHorticulture and plantsIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations