Take Action Now! The Industrial Hemp Farming Act.

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Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015, S. 134

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Vote Hemp is pleased to announce the introduction of companion bills in the US Senate and House. If passed, S. 134 would remove federal restrictions on the commercial farming of industrial hemp, the non-drug oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis. 

"With bi-partisan support in the Senate and House, we are eager to see 2015 be the year Congress finally passes comprehensive legislation to legalize industrial hemp farming," said Eric Steenstra, President of Vote Hemp. "Historic progress has been made on the issue this past year, as farmers in Vermont, Colorado and Kentucky planted hemp in 2014 thanks to Sec. 7606 of the Farm Bill, which allowed states that have legalized the crop to authorize industrial hemp research and pilot programs." S. 134 was introduced January 8, 2015, by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Rand Paul (R-KY).  H.R. 525 was introduced January 21, 2015, by Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Jared Polis (D-CO) along with 46 other original cosponsors.   "I've heard from countless Kentuckians about the success of our initial 2014 industrial hemp pilot programs and university studies in the Commonwealth," said Senator McConnell. "I am especially proud that Representative Massie and I were able to work together in making those projects possible on the federal level via the 2014 Farm Bill. I support this legislation and look forward to seeing industrial hemp prosper in the Commonwealth." "My vision for the farmers and manufacturers of Kentucky is to see us start growing hemp, creating jobs and leading the nation in this industry again. Allowing farmers throughout our nation to cultivate industrial hemp and benefit from its many uses will boost our economy and bring much-needed jobs to the agriculture industry," Senator Paul said. To date, twenty-one states have defined industrial hemp as distinct and removed barriers to its production. These states are able to take immediate advantage of the industrial hemp research and pilot program provision, Section 7606 of the Farm Bill: California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia.   TAKE ACTION NOW! The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 Needs Cosponsors.  Urge Your Congressional Members to Cosponsor TODAY!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE Will you help us continue the fight? Please make a donation today and your gift will be doubled by Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, who will match it dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000! We need your support to keep our efforts going and see commercial hemp farming again in the U.S. For a limited-time only, we are offering a special gift in appreciation for your donation. Click graphic or "Donate" button below.

About Vote Hemp Vote Hemp is a national, single-issue, nonprofit organization dedicated to the acceptance of and free market for industrial hemp, low-THC oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis, and to changes in current law to allow U.S. farmers to grow the crop. Web Site: http://www.VoteHemp.com Support Vote Hemp Vote Hemp depends on donations to support its work. Please consider making a donation to Vote Hemp. Contribute Here: http://www.VoteHemp.com/contribute