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sativaJune 26, 2026
White House Calls on Congress to Revisit Hemp Regulation
June 26, 2026
White House Calls on Congress to Revisit Hemp Regulation
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Key Takeaways
- On November 13, 2025, the U.S. Congress passed and President Trump signed a federal hemp ban, set to take effect on November 13, 2026.
- But on June 24, 2026, the Administration requested that Congress revise or delay the implementation of the federal hemp ban, signaling support for fair regulation of hemp products to protect jobs and businesses.
- This request from the President is seen as a strong signal from the White House, leaving the decision to Congress and offering hope for the future legality of hemp-derived THC products.
On November 13, 2025, the U.S. Congress passed a federal hemp ban, which President Trump signed into law.
The federal ban was included as a rider by Senator Mitch McConnell on a must-pass bill to end a government shutdown. As of this writing, hemp is still set to be banned on a federal level on November 13, 2026.
Then, a potential major shift occurred on June 24, 2026. A supplemental funding request from the Office of Management and Budget to House Speaker Mike Johnson stated:
“Furthermore, the Administration requests additional authorities that it strongly supports. These authorities include revising the Federal regulation of hemp to ensure the fair treatment of hemp products in a manner consistent with Amendment #54 offered to H.R. 8746 in the House Rules Committee, or, at a minimum, an extension of implementation of the regulatory framework put in place by Section 781 of Public Law 119-7.”
So what does this mean for the future of hemp-derived THC? Learn more as Hometown Hero CEO and Cofounder Lukas Gilkey breaks it down in the video below.
Major Hemp Update from Lukas Gilkey
What Does This Mean For Hemp Legality?
Although we’re not in the clear, this is certainly great news.
Essentially, the President is asking the House of Representatives, specifically the Speaker of the House, to, at the very minimum, delay the implementation of the hemp ban led by Senator McConnell.
Such a delay can give lawmakers more time to develop a real regulatory solution that won’t cost thousands of American jobs, take American-made products off shelves, and, of course, put a dent in tax revenue from the sales of such products.
According to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, this statement coming from the President is “…one of the strongest signals we have seen from any Administration that Washington understands the urgency facing hemp farmers, small businesses, and consumers across the country.”
So What’s Next?
It’s no small deal that the President of the United States is essentially asking Congress to at the very least put a pause on the federal hemp ban. As things stand right now, though, hemp-derived THC is set to be banned on a federal level on November 13, 2026.
However, with a signal from the Administration, the ball is essentially now in Congress’s court to act upon this request.
So, in short, although we’re not in the clear yet for federal hemp legality, it’s a very good sign that the White House has taken a strong public stance in support of the hemp industry.
Until next time, thank you for all your support, and we’ll keep you posted on any further updates.
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