James Baird (R-IN)· Introduced January 12, 2026

To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.

H.R. 7010 · House bill Agriculture and Food

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors

Last activity May 20, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

In committee

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Its path through Congress

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to change the timeline for implementing certain hemp production rules. It proposes an amendment to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026. Specifically, it targets changes made to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The bill seeks to replace a 365-day implementation period with a 3-year period.

Yes

Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The extended timeline offers business owners in the hemp industry more time to adjust their operations to new regulatory requirements.
Scored +4
Would farmers be better off under this?
Farmers involved in hemp production benefit from a longer transition period before new provisions take effect.
Scored +3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides hemp producers more time to adapt to new regulations by extending the implementation period to three years.

The opposite

Scored -2
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Delaying the implementation of hemp production amendments may delay the enforcement of new environmental or production standards.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Extended Implementation Timeline: By striking 365 days'' and inserting 3 years'' in Section 781, the bill provides a longer period before certain hemp production amendments must be implemented.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

Delayed Implementation: The amendment to Section 781 changes the period from 365 days to 3 years, which delays the implementation of amendments made to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.

Groups and Interests Ranking

Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.

Demographic And Interest Groups: Would business owners be better off under this? — The extended timeline offers business owners in the hemp industry more time to adjust their operations to new regulatory requirements. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers involved in hemp production benefit from a longer transition period before new provisions take effect.
Economy And Finance: Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides hemp producers more time to adapt to new regulations by extending the implementation period to three years.
Environment Energy And Infrastructure: Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Delaying the implementation of hemp production amendments may delay the enforcement of new environmental or production standards.