Thanks to the extraordinary leadership of Senator Rand Paul, the Senate Appropriations bill no longer includes language that would have devastated the hemp industry. His intervention helped remove the harmful provision introduced by Rep. Andy Harris and inserted by Sen. Mitch McConnell.

This is a major victory, but our work isn’t done. Negotiations were intense, and while a long-term compromise wasn’t reached, the groundwork has been laid for future discussions after the August recess.

Senator Paul stood up when it mattered most. Let’s show him the industry stands with him.

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We, the undersigned, express our sincere gratitude to Senator Rand Paul for his leadership in protecting the hemp industry.

When harmful language was added to the Senate Appropriations bill that would have effectively banned most hemp products, Senator Paul stood up and fought back. Thanks to his efforts, the hemp-killing provision was removed, preserving the livelihoods of farmers, entrepreneurs, and consumers across the nation.

This was a critical moment for our industry, and Senator Paul delivered.

We thank him for his commitment to common-sense policy, his willingness to engage in tough negotiations, and his unwavering support for the hemp community.

Senator Paul, we stand with you- just as you stood with us.