Washington, Sept. 1 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:
The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 - the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. The legislation averts a September 30 government shutdown, funds the government through December 11 and allows negotiations to continue over fiscal year 2027 spending.
Further, a provision in the government funding bill delays an impending ban on intoxicating hemp products. The ban, originally scheduled to take effect on November 12, now is set to begin on December 11.
This gives lawmakers additional time to consider a federal regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp-derived products, as proposed by U.S. Congressman M...