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President Donald Trump has signed a new spending bill that includes a sweeping reversal of his own 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp nationwide. The legislation quietly adds provisions to recriminalize most consumable hemp products containing THC, including popular hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 and delta-10. Under the new definition, legal hemp will be limited to just 0.4 milligrams of total THC—or any cannabinoid with similar effects—per container, effectively banning most current products on the market.
Supporters, such as Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), claim the measure closes a “loophole” that allowed unregulated intoxicating products to reach consumers, including minors. But hemp advocates warn the ban’s broad language could also outlaw non-intoxicating CBD products used for wellness and pain relief. Attempts by lawmakers including Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to remove the hemp ban failed, despite some bipartisan support.
The ban won’t take effect for one year, giving industry stakeholders and sympathetic legislators time to propose an alternative regulatory framework. Still, critics say the move marks a major setback for the hemp industry and for consumers who rely on legal hemp products—especially since the bill also excludes a bipartisan measure allowing VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis to veterans in legal states. Read the full story. (4 min. read)
Referenced article written by and published on November 12, 2025 by Marijuana Moment.
