U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB9830: Lawful Hemp Protection Act
Status: In committee, July 22, 2026
To preserve lawful hemp commerce while protecting consumers from high-THC synthetic intoxicants, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To preserve lawful hemp commerce while protecting consumers from high-THC synthetic intoxicants, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, July 22, 2026:
A BILL To preserve lawful hemp commerce while protecting consumers from high-THC synthetic intoxicants, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lawful Hemp Protection Act . SECTION 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Protecting minors and preventing children's access to hemp products is central to the public interest and to the long-term credibility of the hemp industry. Strong age-control measures are necessary to prevent misuse and safeguard public health. (2) Many Americans, including veterans and seniors, rely on consumer hemp products for wellness. Ensuring that such products are consistently manufactured, accurately labeled, and domestically sourced is essential to maintaining public trust and protecting consumers. (3) Clear provenance standards and the elimination of deceptive or look-alike products promote responsible industry growth, protect consumers, and reinforce confidence in lawful hemp commerce. SECTION 3. Definition of hemp (a) In general Section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1639o ) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; and (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Hemp (A) In general The term hemp means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all naturally occurring derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and …
Sponsors
- Garland Barr (R, HD-KY-6) · primary sponsor
- Angela Craig (D, HD-MN-2)
- Tim Moore (R, HD-NC-14)
- Marc Veasey (D, HD-033)
- Gabe Evans (R, HD-CO-8)
- Josh Gottheimer (D, HD-005)
- James Baird (R, HD-004)
- Betty McCollum (D, HD-004)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Common questions
- What is HB9830?
- HB9830 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Lawful Hemp Protection Act.
- What does HB9830 do?
- In its own words: To preserve lawful hemp commerce while protecting consumers from high-THC synthetic intoxicants, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB9830?
- In committee as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (July 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB9830?
- Garland Barr (R, HD-KY-6), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB9830?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9830
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