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Andy Barr: “We should explore the opportunity to produce industrial hemp here in the United States. This amendment would allow us to…”

On the recordJune 19, 2013
We should explore the opportunity to produce industrial hemp here in the United States. This amendment would allow us to take a first step carefully and deliberately. It will allow research institutions in our States, including my home State of Kentucky, to grow industrial hemp for the purpose of agricultural research, helping provide the information we need to consider future expansion of production. Our States deserve this opportunity to demonstrate the usefulness and viability of this crop for our farmers. Kentucky was once the Nation's leading producer of industrial hemp. I encourage and support the passage of this amendment.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky
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Jun 19, 2013

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