Hello, my name is [Name], and I live in [City, State], ZIP code [ZIP]. I’m a constituent calling about Section 781 in the recent federal spending bill.

Section 781 quietly changed the federal definition of hemp in a way that will effectively ban most hemp‑derived products and could wipe out up to 95% of the $28 billion retail hemp market. This puts more than 300,000 jobs at risk across farming, manufacturing, logistics, and retail, and could remove around $1.5 billion in tax revenue that supports important public services.​

I believe there are better options than an almost total ban. Lawmakers should focus on clear, science‑based regulations-like testing, labeling, and age‑restriction requirements, instead of language that destroys a lawful industry that has grown since the 2018 Farm Bill.​

My request is simple: Please support efforts to fully repeal Section 781 and replace it with a fair, transparent regulatory approach for hemp products.

Could you please record my position and share it with the office, and let me know how this office plans to respond to Section 781?

Thank you very much for your time.