Hemp provision
Coverage of Hemp provision in the Nexus archive.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a short-term measure to fund federal agencies until early December, preventing a government shutdown during campaign season. The funding fix was unusual in its late timing but received broad bipartisan support. Though the bill generally maintains current funding levels, it includes provisions restricting transfers to the Border Patrol and delaying a national ban on intoxicating hemp products.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a short-term funding measure into early December to avoid a government shutdown before the election. While passing the bill, Democrats successfully secured language rejecting money transfers to the Border Patrol and funds for a battleship project. The legislation also includes delaying a national ban on intoxicating hemp products, a decision criticized by some Republicans citing public health concerns.