Updated November 10, 2025
With headlines flying about a possible “hemp ban,” many people are wondering what’s true. The conversation has only intensified since the U.S. Senate passed its version of the federal spending bill earlier this week.
So what’s actually in it? And should hemp consumers or farmers be worried?
Let’s take a clear-eyed look at what the bill says — and what it doesn’t.
1. The Senate Passed the Bill, but It’s Not Law Yet
On November 10–11, 2025, the Senate voted 60-40 to approve a government-funding bill that would end the ongoing shutdown and extend federal funding through January 30, 2026.
That bill now moves to the House of Representatives, which is expected to vote later this week. The President must then sign it before it becomes law. Until those final steps happen, nothing has changed about hemp’s legal status.
2. What’s in the Bill About Hemp
The Senate version includes new hemp definitions and limits that have drawn concern across the industry.
Here’s the proposed language in plain English:
- The bill would redefine “hemp” as cannabis containing no more than 0.3% total THC (not just delta-9 THC).
- It would also restrict finished consumer products to no more than 4 mg total THC per serving and 0.4 mg per container — a massive shift from current standards.
- The change is aimed at limiting the sale of “intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids” such as delta-8, delta-10, and high-THCa flower.
In short, the bill broadens what counts as “THC” under federal law and would drastically narrow what qualifies as hemp.
3. What Happens Next
Even if the spending bill passes the House and is signed by the President, this hemp language wouldn’t take effect overnight.
Implementation would depend on federal rule-making from USDA and HHS — a process that could take months or even a year before enforcement begins.
Many lawmakers, farmers, and advocacy groups are already pushing back, calling the definitions overly broad and damaging to small hemp businesses. Negotiations and amendments are still possible before the language becomes final.
4. What It Means for Lucky Elk and Our Community
Right now, our products remain 100 % complioant under current federal law. We operate transparently, test rigorously, and follow every regulation — and we’ll keep doing so.
We’re also monitoring the legislation closely and staying in communication with partners across the hemp and THCa community. Whatever comes next, Lucky Elk will adapt with integrity, transparency, and heart — the same way we always have.
5. Stay Informed, Not Alarmed
This is a fast-moving moment, and accurate information matters.
For ongoing updates, we recommend:
- Congress.gov for verified legislative text
- Marijuana Moment for daily hemp policy coverage
- U.S. Hemp Roundtable for advocacy updates
And of course, we’ll continue to share honest summaries here on our blog as new information emerges.
The Bottom Line
Hemp is still legal.
The Senate’s spending bill adds new definitions, but it’s not law yet.
Lucky Elk remains rooted, compliant, and here for our community — come what may.
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