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Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4849
The Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4849, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to regulate the production and sale of hemp products in order to ensure consumer safety and access to these products.
The bill includes provisions that would require hemp producers to adhere to strict quality control standards in order to ensure that products are safe for consumption. This would include testing for contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals, as well as ensuring accurate labeling of products.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to hemp products for consumers by removing barriers to production and sale. This would include allowing for the interstate transportation of hemp products and removing restrictions on the marketing and advertising of these products. Overall, the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act seeks to promote the growth of the hemp industry while also protecting consumers from potentially harmful products. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
The bill includes provisions that would require hemp producers to adhere to strict quality control standards in order to ensure that products are safe for consumption. This would include testing for contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals, as well as ensuring accurate labeling of products.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to hemp products for consumers by removing barriers to production and sale. This would include allowing for the interstate transportation of hemp products and removing restrictions on the marketing and advertising of these products. Overall, the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act seeks to promote the growth of the hemp industry while also protecting consumers from potentially harmful products. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
Congressional Summary of HR 4849
Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
This bill allows hemp and hemp-derived ingredients to be included in food and dietary supplements.
Current law prohibits, with limited exceptions, the sale of food and dietary supplements that contain an ingredient that is an active ingredient in (1) an approved drug, or (2) a drug for which there have been substantial and publicly known clinical investigations. This bill exempts hemp and hemp-derived ingredients, such as hemp-derived cannabidiol, from this prohibition.
The Food and Drug Administration may establish labeling and packaging requirements for such foods and dietary supplements.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4849
Bill HR 4849 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4849 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2023.  Bill HR 4849's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4849
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4849
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative treatments
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4849
Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
To allow for hemp-derived cannabidiol and hemp-derived cannabidiol containing substances in dietary supplements and food.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4849
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