<p>Jonathan Miller interviews Justin Swanson, President of the Midwest Hemp Council, about legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at <a href="mailto:hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com">hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com</a>.<br> <br> <strong>Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:</strong> </p><ol><li>What is the status of legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products?</li><li>Why is the sponsor, subcommittee chairman Rep. Andy Harris, able to pass through controversial language with hearings or much objection?</li><li>What are the prospects of this particular spending bill making it through both houses of Congress?</li><li>What alternatives are the hemp industry proposing in lieu of the prohibition efforts?</li><li>What pathways are available for hemp regulatory legislation?</li><li>Are you bullish on the future of hemp in the US?  What needs to happen for the industry to be successful?</li></ol>

Hemp Legally Speaking

Jonathan Miller - National Leading Hemp Attorney & Advocate

Justin Swanson and Federal Efforts to Ban Hemp

JUN 16, 202515 MIN
Hemp Legally Speaking

Justin Swanson and Federal Efforts to Ban Hemp

JUN 16, 202515 MIN

Description

Jonathan Miller interviews Justin Swanson, President of the Midwest Hemp Council, about legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected].

Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: 

  1. What is the status of legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products?
  2. Why is the sponsor, subcommittee chairman Rep. Andy Harris, able to pass through controversial language with hearings or much objection?
  3. What are the prospects of this particular spending bill making it through both houses of Congress?
  4. What alternatives are the hemp industry proposing in lieu of the prohibition efforts?
  5. What pathways are available for hemp regulatory legislation?
  6. Are you bullish on the future of hemp in the US?  What needs to happen for the industry to be successful?