A federal spending bill that would enact a sweeping ban on hemp-derived THC products is scheduled for a vote in the full House Appropriations Committee on June 11.
Hemp THC gummies.
The proposed ban is part of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2026. It includes language that would redefine hemp under federal law, prohibiting products that contain detectable levels of THC or any cannabinoid marketed for its intoxicating effects. This change would effectively outlaw items such as delta-8 THC, THC-O, smokable hemp flower, and essentially any product with any type of THC derived from hemp.
The bill advanced last week out of the subcommittee overseeing agricultural appropriations in a party-line vote, with nine Republicans voting in favor and seven Democrats opposed. If the full committee approves the measure Tuesday, it will move to the House floor for further consideration.
Hemp-derived THC products, including gummies, drinks, and flower, surged in popularity following the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp and unintentionally opened a legal pathway for intoxicating compounds derived from it. These products are especially common in states where marijuana remains illegal, such as Texas and Florida.
The June 11 House Appropriations Committee meeting is scheduled to start at 10am (ET).
