Bill · S. 3686· Senate(119-S-3686)
Hemp Planting Predictability Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Hemp Planting Predictability Act." Its primary purpose is to amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026. Specifically, it seeks to change the timing of certain hemp production provisions. The bill proposes to delay the implementation of amendments made to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. This is done by changing a specific timeframe within the existing law.
Yes
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill increases predictability for hemp farmers by delaying the implementation of regulatory amendments for a longer period.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The extension of the implementation timeframe offers hemp business owners more time to adapt to regulatory changes.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill provides increased predictability for hemp producers by delaying the implementation of new regulations for three years instead of one.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Implementation Delay: By changing the timeframe from "365 days" to "3 years" in Section 2, the bill provides a longer period before certain hemp production amendments take effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Changes to Hemp Production: Because the bill changes the implementation period from "365 days" to "3 years" in Section 2, the specific amendments to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 will not be implemented as quickly as previously scheduled.
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+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- 1/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Rand PaulRepublican · Kentucky