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Hemp Planting Predictability Act

6/3/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7024

The Hemp Planting Predictability Act, designated as H.R. 7024 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 13, 2026, aims to provide a summary of the bill's purpose and key provisions.

Congressional Summary of HR 7024

Hemp Planting Predictability Act

This bill extends by two years the implementation of changes to the regulation of hemp products, which reimpose certain federal controls over some hemp products.

Specifically, Congress enacted the FY2026 agriculture appropriations act (P.L. 119-37) on November 12, 2025. Effective November 12, 2026, the act modifies the statutory definition of hemp products that are considered to be lawful. This bill extends the effective date to November 12, 2028.

As background, the 2018 farm bill excluded hemp from the Controlled Substances Act definition of marijuana and defined hemp. As a result, hemp and hemp-derived products at or below the 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana) concentration threshold were no longer regulated as Schedule I controlled substances and registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration was no longer required to cultivate or handle hemp and hemp-derived products. However, hemp remained subject to Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration regulation.

The 2025 changes to the definition of hemp, include

  • changing the limit to a total THC concentration of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis rather than only delta-9 THC,
  • explicitly including industrial hemp,
  • excluding seeds from a cannabis plant that exceed a certain THC concentration, and
  • excluding various types of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

Cannabinoids refer to unique chemical compounds that are found in hemp and marijuana (e.g., THC) and are known to exhibit a range of psychological and physiological effects.

Current Status of Bill HR 7024

Bill HR 7024 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2026. Bill HR 7024 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2026.  Bill HR 7024's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7024

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
204
Democrat Cosponsors
85
Republican Cosponsors
119
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7024

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7024

To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.

Comments

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Aspen Cooper

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6 months ago

this bill is good for us old folks in RI. it will help farmers grow hemp without worrying about changing regulations. it will also help create jobs and boost the economy. i support it and hope it passes soon. #HR7024 #HempAct

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7024

James R. Baird
James R. Baird
IndianaRepublican
Tim Moore
Tim Moore
North CarolinaIndependent
Gabe Evans
Gabe Evans
ColoradoIndependent
Angie Craig
Angie Craig
MinnesotaDemocrat
James Comer
James Comer
KentuckyRepublican
Ted Lieu
Ted Lieu
CaliforniaDemocrat

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