Bill > HR0104

This Resolution urges the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to recognize industrial hemp, a plant cultivated for fiber, grain, biomass, or non-intoxicating compounds like CBD, and which contains a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3 percent or less by dry weight, as a valuable agricultural commodity. It highlights the historical significance and diverse modern uses of industrial hemp, noting its prohibition in the mid-1930s and recent legalization for commercial production by the 2018 Farm Bill. The resolution points out that while states like Michigan have initiated pilot programs, the USDA has not yet finalized federal rules for hemp production, creating uncertainty for farmers operating under emergency guidelines and potentially hindering economic opportunities. Therefore, it calls for the USDA to promptly establish these rules and provide guidance to state agriculture departments on submitting their hemp plans.