Urgent issues include Fit for Purpose initiative, tariffs, access, and standards.

National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) met with the U.S. House Agriculture Committee professional staff to discuss NIHC’s Fit for Purpose initiative, the NIHC Verify™ program, and tariffs on China CBD.

The meeting was attended by Tim McCarthy, NIHC Policy Committee Chair; Ken Meyer, Co-Chair; Josh Schneider, co-author of Fit-for-Purpose; and Patrick Atagi, NIHC President & CEO.

Despite Congress navigating a government shutdown, Committee staff emphasized that work continues on Farm Bill priorities, and that hemp remains a top issue for Chairman GT Thompson. There was strong interest in both Fit-for-Purpose and NIHC Verify™.

NIHC remains committed to working with Congress, USDA, the White House, and our partners to ensure hemp’s rightful place in U.S. agriculture policy.

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