Introduce legislation to reduce or eliminate federal taxes on hemp-related activity and protect the hemp industry.

Dr. Paul delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding his amendment to remove language in the government funding package that targets the hemp industry. The amendment would protect farmers, processors, and small...

Paul is described as offering an amendment to remove anti-hemp language from a funding package, implying a commitment to protect the hemp industry.

News - Senator Rand Paul
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The page notes that Paul introduced the HEMP Act in 2020 to increase hemp's THC limit and address industry concerns.

Paul took a concrete legislative step to protect the hemp industry, but this does not show any bill reducing or eliminating federal taxes on hemp activity.

partial later_term A for effort

Rand Paul
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Paul said he would oppose the shutdown package because the hemp provision would close the Farm Bill loophole and hurt Kentucky hemp producers.

In later federal service, Paul actively fought tighter hemp restrictions, but Congress still moved in the opposite direction, undercutting the promise to protect the industry.

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Hemp rule creates turbulence for Senate vote to end shutdown
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