The U.S. hemp industry is facing a serious threat — federal language included in a 2025 spending bill could essentially outlaw most hemp products, including full-spectrum extracts like SomaLeaf Pure Hemp Oil, when the new rules take effect in November 2026.
If you want to take action, here’s how you can make your voice heard.
1. Know What You’re Speaking Up Against
Lawmakers have proposed changes that could:
- Treat many hemp products as illegal if they contain trace cannabinoids or THC
- Restrict or ban full-spectrum hemp products that are naturally derived
- Overturn the broad legality that was created by the 2018 Farm Bill
This isn’t just industry talk — it’s serious, and November 2026 is the deadline for these restrictions to go into effect.
2. Contact Your Members of Congress
Who to Contact
If you live in the U.S., the people you want to reach are:
- Your U.S. Representative (House) — represents your district
- Your U.S. Senators (Senate) — represent your whole state
You’ll want to contact both your Representative and both of your Senators.
Find Their Contact Info
You can find their names and contact details here:
- U.S. House & Senate contact page: congress.gov/contact-us
- Or use tools like CommonCause.org to look up officials by address: commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
3. What to Say (Talking Points)
When you call, email, or write, be clear, polite, and concise. Here’s a simple script you can follow:
Sample Message (Email or Call):
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, State]. I’m contacting you about the federal hemp ban language set to take effect in November 2026. I strongly oppose any provision that would make full-spectrum hemp products illegal or overly restricted. These products are important for wellness, small businesses, farmers, and consumers in my community. Please oppose this ban and support legislation that regulates hemp fairly rather than bans it. Thank you.
You can also mention:
- How hemp products help you or your community
- Your concern about losing jobs, access, or businesses if the ban goes into effect
4. Multiple Ways to Send Your Message
Here are ways you can reach lawmakers — use whichever method feels easiest:
📞 Phone Calls
- Phone calls are direct and often heard by staffers who track issues.
- Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative or Senator’s office.
📝 Emails or Letters
- Many Members of Congress have online contact forms on their official pages.
📱 Tools to Make It Easier
- Resistbot lets you text a message from your phone and have it delivered to your lawmakers.
5. Stay Updated and Share the Word
There are industry groups and action platforms (like HempSupporter.com and ProtectThePlant.org) that provide pre-written letters, bill updates, and advocacy tools so you can stay informed and take action quickly.
Sharing this info with friends, family, and other hemp supporters helps amplify voices — and that matters.
6. Consider Supporting Pro-Hemp Legislation Too
It’s not only about stopping a ban — some lawmakers are pushing new hemp regulation bills that aim to keep hemp products legal and regulated instead of banned. Reaching out in support of those efforts can be another effective strategy.
Why This Matters
If the ban takes effect in November 2026:
- Many hemp products currently on the market could be illegal
- Full-spectrum extracts (including SomaLeaf’s) may no longer be legally sold
- Jobs, small businesses, farmers, and consumers could be negatively affected
Your voice can influence how Congress handles these decisions.
For the sake of SomaLeaf and the many, many people in the SomaLeaf family who rely on full-spectrum hemp to reduce stress, sleep better, and live pain-free — we urge you to take action and reach out so we can continue providing quality hemp products that make a difference in people’s lives.
