H.R. 6645 · 117th Congress
Hemp Advancement Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Chellie Pingree
- Introduced
- 2022-02-08
- Latest action
- 2022-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Hemp Advancement Act of 2022
This bill makes various changes to federal requirements that apply to growing hemp, including requirements related to the permitted amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and hemp testing in laboratories. The bill also allows individuals who have been convicted of certain drug-related felonies to obtain hemp licenses, which is currently prohibited for 10 years after the conviction.