Andy Barr: “We would like to thank Representative Andy Barr (R-KY) for his leadership in introducing this legislation.”

We worked closely with Kentucky farmers, industry stakeholders, and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig to develop a commonsense, bipartisan framework that supports American agriculture while protecting consumers and…

By adopting a total standard, rather than focusing on a single cannabinoid, the bill provides a practical, science-based approach to regulating intoxicating products.

Kentucky has demonstrated that hemp can be successfully regulated while supporting farmers and protecting consumers.

This legislation builds on that success by creating a national framework that rewards responsible producers, eliminates bad actors, and ensures consumers have confidence in the products they purchase.