The HEAR Coalition’s core mission is to promote hemp education, accountability, and reform related to a rapidly growing industry.
Established by hemp producers and retailers committed to safe and responsible operations, the HEAR Coalition advocates for federal policies and hemp laws that are consistent with the proactive measures our members take to ensure safety, quality and value for the communities we serve
The Issue with Hemp and The Farm Bill
In 2018, Congress legalized the production of hemp. It is nearly identical to marijuana but contains only trace amounts of the cannabinoid Delta 9 THC.
The 2018 Farm Bill passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan support. Over five years later, that policy change has been a resounding success. Hemp production totaled $291 million in 2023. This economic impact extends beyond farming into small businesses up and down the supply chain, including a thriving therapeutic hemp-derived cannabinoid sector.
What’s more, the total economic impact of hemp on the U.S. economy has been estimated at nearly $80 billion, supporting more than 300,000 jobs and generating more than $13 billion in wages.
Despite the positive health and economic boost of hemp, some Members of Congress are threatening this developing sector. The solution is smart regulation – not decimation.