Bill · S. 2112· Senate(119-S-2112)
HEMP Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/18/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Rand Paul
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The HEMP Act of 2025 aims to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The bill modifies the definition of hemp by increasing the delta-9 THC threshold from 0.3 percent to 1 percent. It also introduces new requirements for the measurement of uncertainty in testing methods. Additionally, the bill establishes documentation requirements for individuals transporting hemp. These requirements include carrying a valid license or a laboratory certificate. Finally, it directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make necessary conforming changes to federal regulations.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
Increasing the THC threshold provides more flexibility and opportunity for hemp farmers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The expanded THC threshold and standardized testing requirements benefit agricultural business owners.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
Expanding the hemp definition may stimulate growth in the hemp industry and associated jobs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Hemp Definition Threshold: By changing the delta-9 THC threshold from s 297A(1) from 0.3 percent to 1 percent, the definition of hemp is modified (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Enhanced Testing Accuracy: The bill requires measurement of uncertainty for testing methods to not be greater than 0.075 percent, affecting both state/tribal and department of agriculture plans (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(i) and Section 2(b)(2)(A)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Documentation Burdens During Transport: Any person transporting hemp must now keep specific documentation with the shipment, such as a copy of a valid license/authorization or a laboratory certificate demonstrating a delta-9 THC concentration of not more than 1 percent on a dry weight basis (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(vii) and Section 2(b)(2)(A)(G)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Native Americans+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- 6/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate