Congress promised to close the THC loophole. Our kids are still waiting
In Congress, a bipartisan group of senators voted to close the THC loophole last year.
Key points
- Today should have been the day that Congress officially protected Americans from deadly THC drugs.
- This Farm Bill created a loophole that enabled nationwide sales of unregulated, manufactured THC.
- The kids ate 1,500mg THC gummies that were branded identically to Sour Patch Kids.
CLOSE THE BACKDOOR DRUG PIPELINE THAT’S EMBOLDENING ENEMIES AND HARMING THE PUBLIC According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, more than one in 10 high school seniors have used hemp-derived THC products.
Instead, we gave a multibillion-dollar industry more time to profit off hurting our kids and communities.
Additional details
- There has been an over 1,000% increase in reported accidental THC poisoning for children under 5.
- We know that THC drugs are increasingly linked to IQ loss and significant mental health issues.
- This vote gave the THC drug industry until November 12, 2026, to get in line with the new law.
- As the Senate returns to Washington, we must ensure this loophole is closed once and for all.
- Nebraska’s Attorney General Mike Hilgers has cracked down on THC drugs.
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