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HR7212Referred to Committee

Hemp Enforcement, Modernization, and Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-22
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

H. Morgan Griffith
H. Morgan Griffith
Republican · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.7% (599 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000568

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (7)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Marc A. Veasey (D-TX-33)Original· 2026-01-22
  • Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)· 2026-02-04
  • Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29)· 2026-02-04
  • Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7)· 2026-02-11
  • James R. Baird (R-IN-4)· 2026-02-11
  • John James (R-MI-10)· 2026-05-13

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-22

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-01-22

Previously

  • Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-22

Plain-English Summary

This bill would update federal rules for growing and selling hemp, the non-intoxicating plant used to make products like CBD oil and textiles. It likely aims to clarify regulations for farmers and businesses working with hemp while ensuring products meet safety and labeling standards, and may address how hemp is distinguished from marijuana under federal law.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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