If you use CBD for stress, sleep, or pain relief, you need to read this immediately. A dangerous, confusing rule passed by the U.S. Senate was buried in the resolution to end the federal government shutdown. Championed by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) the Full Spectrum CBD ban would outlaw hemp-derived products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, a limit that Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and industry leaders argue would effectively destroy the entire U.S. hemp and CBD industry.
This provision – which takes effect in November 2026 – doesn’t just threaten the hemp industry; it directly threatens your access to the quality products you rely on.
We are calling on our community to understand this threat and take immediate action. We must fight back to keep our wellness choices legal and accessible.
Why the Full Spectrum CBD Ban Threatens Your Products
The problem comes down to one tiny number: 0.4 mg.
For years, hemp products were legal nationwide if they contained less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. This standard allowed Full Spectrum CBD to exist – a product that keeps trace amounts of THC and other natural compounds to give you the powerful “Entourage Effect.“
The Destructive Change:
- The New Rule: The new provision bans products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of Total THC per container (not per serving).
- The Real Impact: While 0.4 milligrams sounds small, it is a huge problem for any quality Full Spectrum oil. If a 10ml bottle contains even a small, non-intoxicating amount of THC that pushes the container’s total over 0.4mg, that bottle will become illegal to sell in 2026.
- The Clock: This effectively acts as a Full Spectrum CBD Ban and gives us a one-year window to reverse the law before enforcement begins in November 2026.
The Political Fight: Who is Trying to Ban Your Full Spectrum CBD?
This fight is happening right now between two powerful figures from Kentucky. It’s a classic battle between those who want to control your choices and those who want to defend your freedom.
- The Rule’s Architect: Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Senator McConnell pushed this change into the bill. While his stated goal was to stop intoxicating products like Delta-8, the overly broad language he used sweeps up and bans the safe, therapeutic Full Spectrum CBD that thousands rely on.
- The Wellness Defender: Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). Senator Rand Paul recognized the severe harm this law would cause. He fought hard in the Senate, arguing that the 0.4mg limit is completely unscientific and would destroy the legitimate hemp industry.
Senator Paul strongly opposed the provision, calling it “the most thoughtless, ignorant proposal to an industry that I’ve seen in a long, long time“. He argues the 0.4 milligram limit is so low that it would outlaw nearly all hemp products, including non-intoxicating CBD, and would devastate the $25–30 billion industry and 350,000 jobs. Paul has also criticized McConnell for pushing the measure without consulting Kentucky farmers, calling it a “vanity project.”
We need to amplify Senator Paul’s efforts.
How You Can Fight the Full Spectrum CBD Ban
We must act with urgency. Every email, every phone call, and every signature counts. Here is how you can help protect your right to choose your wellness products:
📢 Contact Your Federal Legislators IMMEDIATELY
Your voice is critical in the fight against this Full Spectrum CBD Ban. The most effective way to is by personally delivering a high-precision signal to your representatives.
1. Find Your Legislators (Links)
Contact your two U.S. Senators and your Representative immediately. Use the Capitol Switchboard or their web forms.
- Find Your Senators (by State): https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
- Find Your Representative (by ZIP Code): https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
- Capitol Switchboard (To Call): (202) 224-3121 (Ask to be connected to your Senator or Representative’s office.)
2. The Draft Messages (Email/Web Form)
Feel free to use this text in their email/web forms.
FOR YOUR SENATORS:
Subject: URGENT: OPPOSE THE HEMP BAN (SECTION 781) – Protect Full Spectrum CBD
Body:
Dear Senator [Name],
I am your constituent and a concerned consumer of safe, non-intoxicating Full Spectrum CBD.
I urge you to immediately support efforts to REPEAL Section 781 of the recent funding bill. This provision sets an unscientific limit of 0.4 mg Total THC per container, which effectively bans the therapeutic CBD products my family and I rely on.
This is a disastrous provision that threatens thousands of small American businesses and the wellness of millions of consumers. Please side with Senator Rand Paul and vote to block the implementation of this harmful law.
I expect you to act to protect my access to these products.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name] [Your Address/City/ZIP Code]
FOR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
Subject: URGENT: SUPPORT REP. MACE’S HEMP PROTECTION ACT
Body:
Dear Representative [Name],
I am your constituent and a concerned Full Spectrum CBD consumer.
I urge you to immediately COSPONSOR AND SUPPORT the contents of the proposed American Hemp Protection Act of 2025 being circulated by Rep. Nancy Mace.
This bill is crucial to prevent the imminent Full Spectrum CBD Ban (Section 781 of the recent funding bill). Section 781 uses a destructive 0.4 mg Total THC limit that threatens 90-95 percent of the legal hemp market.
Please act to protect consumer choice and American small businesses by supporting this legislative effort to reverse the ban.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name] [Your Address/City/ZIP Code]
📣 Support Industry Advocacy Groups
Lobbying groups are working on high-level political solutions to block the law’s implementation.
The US Hemp Roundtable is leading the charge on legislative fixes and legal challenges. This is the USHR’s main advocacy site. They frequently update the homepage with the latest alerts and petitions against the ban
Action: Stay updated and support the USHR’s call to action as they push for legislative changes before the November 2026 enforcement deadline.
- Action: Sign the national petitions (like the one circulated by Resistbot) urging Congress to protect the hemp industry.
🛡️ Build Your Personal Reserve
While we fight the ban, the safest choice is to prepare. We strongly advise all committed users to buy in bulk now to secure your personal supply of the current batch before supply chains tighten or formulations are forced to change. We will be implementing bulk pricing, but you can always contact us for personal requests.
We believe you have the right to choose the best solutions for your health. Join us in this fight to protect access to Full Spectrum CBD.
Click here to get immediate updates on the status of the ban and any new political action items!