H.R. 3530 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2017
H.R. 3530 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jul 28, 2017, sponsored by James Comer with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 28, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2017 This bill limits the regulation of industrial hemp and research hemp under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Specifically, the bill excludes industrial hemp and research hemp from the definition of marijuana under the CSA. The Drug Enforcement Administration may conduct administrative inspections of places where industrial hemp or research hemp is produced, stored, distributed, or used.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Comer (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 28, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Sep 6, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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