On The Road: Institute Of Cannabis Science Goes To Washington
April 7, 2026
The two main subjects up for discussion in DC were the appropriation bill that redefined “hemp,” and the movement of marijuana to Schedule III
The two main subjects up for discussion in DC were the appropriation bill that redefined “hemp,” and the movement of marijuana to Schedule III
The appropriations bill prohibits hemp products from having more than .4 milligrams of total THC per container and ban these products for “personal or household use”
The provision closes a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized hemp but inadvertently paved the way for the proliferation of hemp-derived THC products
Neither the president nor his spokespersons have provided any further updates regarding either their intentions or their timeline
“This legislation will create a federal cannabis framework that respects states’ rights and is focused on science and justice.”
In prior years, US lawmakers have removed similar cannabis reform language from similar legislation
Legislation would eliminate ability of federal agencies to disqualify for jobs and security clearances solely for prior cannabis use
The federal comment portal is still open for nearly two months—here’s how you can submit comments on cannabis reclassification
“It’s time for Congress to wake up,” New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said, regarding changes to cannabis laws.
Most national cannabis coverage is generic, so we asked local and regional stakeholders to get specific about the potential impact of rescheduling
