The Numbers Don’t Lie – Congress Must Act Now

A new economic analysis from Whitney Economics confirms what the hemp industry has been telling Congress for years: Hemp is not a fringe industry. It is a roughly $37.5 billion – over $60 billion American economic engine supporting upwards of 475,000 jobs and billions in wages – and Congress is on the verge of destroying it.

Dear [Lawmaker],

I am writing to urge you to support legislation that protects the hemp industry and implement a commonsense regulatory package, and preserve a crucial American industry.
A new economic analysis from Whitney Economics makes the stakes impossible to ignore. The U.S. hemp-derived consumer product sector is valued at roughly $37.5 billion to upwards of $60 billion, and supports between 375,000 and upwards of 475,000 American jobs. These are real American workers – farmers, small business owners, manufacturers, and veterans who live in our communities and depend on this industry to survive. Congress is on the verge of eliminating them.
The current regulatory deadline does not regulate hemp; it bans it. This ban would take effect just days after the 2026 midterms, triggering mass business closures and job losses before voters head to the polls. More than 30 million Americans use hemp-derived products daily for wellness, pain relief, and mental health. They will notice, and they will hold Congress accountable. Congress must take swift action or extend the deadline to work to find a fair solution.
This is not about avoiding regulation. It is about preventing an economic catastrophe while creating the space for good policy. It’s exactly why Congress must instead build a comprehensive regulatory framework that protects consumers, preserves American businesses, and keeps hundreds of thousands of jobs in the United States.
Congress must make a decision that is right by American farmers, seniors, veterans, small business owners, and the $37.5 billion-upwards of $60 billion industry they represent.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

Respectfully,
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