1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

As your constituent, I urge you to vote NO on the government funding bill containing the McConnell-Harris hemp restrictions. While the Senate advanced this devastating bill, the House STILL has the power to stop these industry-killing restrictions that would harm our nation’s hemp farmers, small businesses, and the millions of Americans who depend on legal hemp products. The Senate vote is NOT the end of this fight. The House must still act – and it’s time for a full-court press to protect the hemp industry. Nearly 30 bipartisan House members, including House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, already told leadership this language is a nonstarter. National polling from President Trump's own pollsters shows 72% of voters – including 77% of Republicans – support regulation over prohibition. The McConnell-Harris restrictions would: -Eliminate legal hemp products that consumers depend on -Destroy legitimate businesses built on compliance with federal law -Put the livelihoods of thousands of American farmers at risk -Drive consumers to unregulated, unsafe alternatives -The hemp industry has continued to offer comprehensive safety regulations. Instead of restrictions that devastate this industry, I urge you to support responsible regulations that keep consumers safe while preserving the success of the 2018 Farm Bill: -Age restrictions limiting the sale and possession of hemp products to adults 21 & up -Mandatory manufacturing practices & independent third-party laboratory testing to ensure safety -Uniform labeling requirements that allow consumers to make informed choices -Packaging standards to eliminate “look-a-likes” that confuse adults and attract minors These common-sense measures will preserve American jobs, protect consumers, and maintain a legal, regulated hemp industry without destroying the livelihoods of American farmers and small businesses who invested in hemp under the promise of the Farm Bill. I urge you to vote NO on any government funding bill containing the McConnell-Harris hemp restrictions. I wanted to also add that personally, hemp products have been a godsend for managing pain, stress and sleep after having 2 surgeries in 2018. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from your office.