Congress shocked the country when it passed a shutdown bill that would eliminate 99% of hemp products by 2026. Public backlash forced lawmakers to respond, and a new Senate bill now aims to replace prohibition with regulation. The fight is far from over, but pressure is already reshaping the political landscape around hemp.
Reefer Report Card Vol. 24: Nov 10 -Nov 17, 2025
This week’s Reefer Report Card tracks mounting pressure across the cannabis world as the federal hemp derived THC crackdown rattles a multibillion dollar market, New York’s enforcement chaos deepens, Germany’s legalization plan stalls, and global reform hits resistance. Veterans and patients remain stuck in outdated systems. A tense week for cannabis policy and international legalization.