To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to exempt industrial hemp from certain requirements under the hemp production program, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires exemptions of industrial hemp under hemp production program Section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C and requires regulations and guidelines. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, reporting requirements, and product standards. The main policy areas are Veterans, Agriculture, Civil Rights, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires exemptions of industrial hemp under hemp production program Section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C.
- Requires regulations and guidelines.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires exemptions of industrial hemp under hemp production program Section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C and requires regulations and guidelines.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Agriculture, Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill requires exemptions of industrial hemp under hemp production program Section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C and requires regulations and guidelines.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Jon Tester
D-MT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Braun) introduced the following …
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