In 2026, Congress plans to implement a nationwide ban on hemp and legal hemp products. This decision not only threatens the livelihood of countless Americans but also negates the progress we've made in creating legal and safe means of access to hemp products. As someone deeply affected by this proposal, I want to share my perspective and urge you to join me in fighting back against this harmful ban.

The proposed ban will have far-reaching consequences. Many regular individuals will lose the chance to have, create, or maintain a small private business. Hemp-related businesses have provided opportunities for entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency, and stripping them away only drives people to the illegal black market, funneling funds into the hands of criminals. Moreover, banning hemp products means that recreational and medical users would lose the ability to grow their medicine affordably and legally.

Hemp seeds, with no THC, have long been recognized for their versatility, safety, and lack of psychoactive effects. Restricting access to such products does not benefit our communities. Instead, it undermines consumer autonomy and choice, hampering the rights of Americans to seek natural alternatives for their health and well-being.

We cannot ignore the positive impact legal hemp has had on the market and the economy. Jobs have been created, innovation has flourished, and countless people have found relief from different ailments through hemp-derived products. The ban risks dismantling these advances and silencing the voices of those who have advocated tirelessly for responsible and practical hemp regulations.

I invite you to step forward and let your voice be heard. Protect the rights of all citizens to engage in legal business and support safe medications. Sign this petition and tell Congress to block the 2026 nationwide hemp ban.