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Big hemp is betting Republicans roll over on ‘diet weed’ ban to avoid shutdown

The US Senate is under pressure to reconsider a ban on hemp-derived THC, also known as 'diet weed', as it returns from break. Industry stakeholders are urging lawmakers to roll back the ban, set to take effect in November, to avoid a potential shutdown. The hemp industry is concerned about the impact on local breweries and businesses that have benefited from THC-infused drinks.

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  • ✓ A federal ban on hemp THC takes effect in November
  • ✓ The hemp industry is pushing for a rethink on THC drink limits
  • ✓ Local breweries have benefited from THC-infused drinks
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The Senate's return from break has renewed focus on the hemp THC ban and the need for a resolution to avoid a shutdown.

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  1. Senate faces pressure to act on hemp THC ban before shutdown

    The US Senate is under pressure to reconsider a ban on hemp-derived THC, also known as 'diet weed', as it returns from break. Industry stakeholders are urging lawmakers to roll back the ban, set to take effect in November, to avoid a potential shutdown. The hemp industry is concerned about the impact on local breweries and businesses that have benefited from THC-infused drinks.

    Why it matters

    The federal ban on hemp THC is set to take effect in November, prompting concerns about the economic impact on local breweries and businesses that have benefited from THC-infused drinks. The hemp industry is pushing for a rethink on THC drink limits. This issue has gained attention as lawmakers face a potential government shutdown.

    What is confirmed

    • A federal ban on hemp THC takes effect in November
    • The hemp industry is pushing for a rethink on THC drink limits
    • Local breweries have benefited from THC-infused drinks

    Still unconfirmed

    • Big hemp is betting Republicans will roll over on the 'diet weed' ban to avoid shutdown

    What to watch next

    • The Senate's decision on the hemp THC ban
    • The impact of the ban on local breweries and businesses
    • The November deadline for the ban to take effect
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. The Hill — Hemp ban awaits Senate returning from break
    2. Politico — Big hemp is betting Republicans roll over on ‘diet weed’ ban to avoid shutdown
    3. Star Tribune — A federal ban on hemp THC takes effect in November. Here are four bills trying to roll it back.
    4. Block Club Chicago — THC Drinks Gave A Lifeline To Local Breweries. Will They Go Down The Drain By Year's End?
    5. WEAR-TV — Florida hemp industry urges Congress to rethink THC drink limits before November deadline
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