Feals stands fully behind this effort. We are committed to working alongside industry leaders, policymakers, and the U.S. Hemp Roundtable to protect responsible hemp access for consumers and farmers nationwide.
🚨 The hemp industry has 353 days to change its future. Most people have no idea what is coming. As a founder, it’s easy to talk about growth and wins. But leadership also means speaking clearly when the future of an entire category hangs in the balance. And right now, hemp is at that point. Last week I was in Washington with the U.S. Hemp Roundtable meeting with key lawmakers. It became clear very quickly that hemp is standing at a crossroads. If Congress doesn’t act in the next 353 days, 95% of hemp products will be treated as Schedule 1 narcotics. This language was quietly added to the government funding bill. And while it claims to target synthetic intoxicants being marketed to kids, it doesn’t distinguish responsible companies from the bad actors. It sweeps up the entire wellness side of hemp and eliminates it. And behind every one of these products is a farmer. Many already face broken contracts and unsold biomass. Some don’t know if they can plant next season. These are real people whose livelihoods depend on this crop. This could become a deeply challenging moment for the entire industry and millions of American consumers. But here’s the part that gives me hope... For the first time, federal policymakers are giving hemp their full attention. They’re opening the door to real regulatory clarity. They’re signaling what a responsible framework could look like. And now it’s on the good actors in this industry to come together, make compromises where needed, and push forward with one unified voice. At Feals, our products aren’t meant for everyone, and that’s completely fine. What matters is that hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. rely on them every day to sleep better, calm their nervous system, manage stress, and feel more grounded. The benefits are real. And what we make has nothing in common with the synthetic intoxicants that created this crisis. Here’s what the responsible side of the industry must focus on: 1️⃣ Secure a one year extension so decisions are made thoughtfully, not hastily. 2️⃣ Protect states’ authority to set potency limits and permitted form factors. 3️⃣ Build a federal framework that brings clarity, safety, enforcement, and long term legitimacy. We started Feals because we believed hemp could help people live calmer, clearer, better lives. And that belief has only become stronger as our community has grown. This next year will define the future of hemp. And I’m not pulling back. I’m stepping further into the work. For our customers. For our farmers. For the future of responsible hemp.