Protect Legal Hemp in America
Congress just gave the hemp industry more time. Now we need a permanent solution.
Millions of Americans rely on legal hemp products every day.
For sleep. For stress. For recovery. For everyday wellness.
On September 1, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing legislation that extends the current federal definition of hemp through December 11, 2026.
That means naturally derived hemp products that were facing major federal restrictions beginning November 12 have been given additional time while Congress considers a longer-term solution.
This is an important step forward, but the fight to protect legal hemp is not over.
What’s happening?
Congress changed the federal definition of hemp as part of a government spending bill passed in late 2025.
Those changes were originally scheduled to take effect on November 12, 2026 and could cause many currently legal hemp-derived products to no longer qualify as hemp under federal law.
Congress has now approved a temporary extension that preserves the current federal definition of hemp for most naturally derived hemp products through December 11, 2026.
The additional time gives lawmakers another opportunity to create a sensible federal regulatory framework instead of allowing sweeping restrictions to eliminate access to products used by millions of Americans.
But this is only an extension, not a permanent fix.
Without further congressional action, significant changes to federal hemp law could still take effect in December.
This is bigger than hemp.
The U.S. hemp industry supports hundreds of thousands of American jobs and generates billions of dollars in economic activity every year.
That includes:
- American hemp farmers
- Product manufacturers
- Independent testing laboratories
- Packaging companies
- Shipping and logistics providers
- Retailers and wellness stores
- Small businesses across the country
This isn’t just about one industry.
It’s about protecting American jobs, supporting small businesses, and preserving consumer choice.
There is a better solution.
Most responsible hemp businesses support stronger regulations.
We support:
✔ Age restrictions
✔ Mandatory third-party testing
✔ Child-resistant packaging
✔ Clear product labeling
✔ Manufacturing standards
✔ Strong consumer protections
What we don’t support is eliminating an entire industry instead of creating responsible rules for it.
Congress now has additional time to get this right.
We believe that time should be used to establish clear, sensible federal regulations that protect consumers while preserving access to responsibly manufactured, naturally derived hemp products.
You can still help in less than a minute.
The extension is progress, but Congress still needs to hear from the farmers, businesses, and consumers who will be affected by what happens next.
Lawmakers are considering legislation that could provide a longer-term solution for legal hemp while establishing a more responsible regulatory framework.
👉 Contact Your Members of Congress
It only takes about 20 seconds to send a message.
Even if you’ve already contacted Congress before, please do it again.
The situation has changed, but the need for action has not.
Every email, phone call, and message helps remind lawmakers that millions of Americans want responsible hemp regulation, not prohibition.
Thank You
To everyone who has already contacted Congress, thank you.
Your voice matters.
The extension through December 11 is an encouraging development and gives lawmakers additional time to work toward a lasting solution.
Whether you’ve been a Simple Leaf customer for years or you simply believe in responsible regulation, we sincerely appreciate your support.
Together, we can continue advocating for American farmers, small businesses, consumer choice, and responsible access to legal hemp products.
👉 Send Your Message to Congress
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Even if you’ve already contacted Congress before, please do it again.