The hemp boom that rewrote America's cannabis laws is now unraveling

The hemp boom that rewrote America's cannabis laws is now unraveling

America’s hemp industry faces sweeping federal and state crackdowns that could wipe out most THC and CBD products and reshape the cannabis market

Congress Moves to Shut Down Intoxicating Hemp Market, Leaving Industry in Limbo

A sweeping change to federal hemp law is set to upend a fast-growing industry — one that expanded rapidly with little oversight and is now facing a near-total reset. At the center of the issue: products like delta-8 THC gummies, drinks and vapes — widely sold in gas stations, smoke shops and even liquor stores, often with few restrictions. Now, Congress has stepped in. In November 2025, lawmakers approved a federal spending bill that dramaticall…