EMERGENCY POLICY BRIEFING & TOWN HALL ON HEMP 

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Check out these two ASA events on the impact of federal hemp laws & patients today & tomorrow.

Things in cannabis policy will be moving quickly over the next few months & it can be hard to keep up. That is why you are an ASA supporter; You can count on ASA to bring the experts to you.

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FRIDAY 11/14/25 at 1 pm ET

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SATURDAY 11/15/25 2 pm ET

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11/14/25 1 pm ET: Emergency Policy Briefing

The Minibus, Hemp & Patients

Experts Discuss How Congress Clarifying Hemp Laws Impact Patients & the Future Access to Medicinal Cannabis

Washington, D.C. — Americans for Safe Access (ASA), the nation’s largest patient-focused medical cannabis organization, will host a briefingon November 14 in response to Congress clarifying hemp definitions in the recent “minibus” spending bill. Experts at ASA’s briefing will clarify what these policies actually mean for patients today, tomorrow, and a year from now — and outline urgent policy solutions to protect medical cannabis access at both the state and federal levels.



“From a pharmacological standpoint, the ‘hemp products’ patients are taking to treat medical conditions are medical cannabis,” said Dr. Codi Peterson, PharmD, pediatric pharmacist and cannabis science educator. “Patients chose hemp products because they were told they were legal — and like medical cannabis, they worked. The hemp market filled a gap that our medical cannabis laws left wide open. These changes highlight how urgently we need consistent, science-based medical access pathways — not patchwork solutions driven by politics.”

“Many patients stopped fighting for medical cannabis reform because they thought they had found their solution in online access to hemp-derived products,” said Steph Sherer, ASA Founder and Executive Director. “Millions of others had no idea that full-spectrum CBD is, in fact, medical cannabis — or that their access was even in question. It’s important to understand how we got here to ensure patients don’t fall down this rabbit hole again. It’s time for patients and allies to come back together to demand a real, lasting medical cannabis framework that serves people — not another set of loopholes.”





“Without clear patient protections, millions risk losing access to products they thought they could depend on,” added Dr. Leigh Vinocur, cannabis expert and emergency physician. “It’s time for lawmakers to put patients first and create a coherent, federally recognized medical cannabis framework that supports safety, transparency, and therapeutic integrity. Also, states should act now to ensure patients can find these products safely through regulated medical cannabis programs rather than unregulated or disappearing markets.”

“Congress’ clarification sheds light on the exploited line between hemp and medical cannabis — and in doing so, exposes the cracks in our policy foundation,” saidPamela N. Epstein, Esq., Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer at Terpene Belt. “Unfortunately, there is a real disconnect between soundbites and federal lobbying directives for many of the companies in this market.”



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<[link removed]>Join Americans for Safe Access (ASA), Realm of Caring, and Veterans Initiative 22 for an Emergency Town Hall on Saturday, 11/15/25 at 2 pm, where we will unpack what the new federal hemp rules mean for patients, caregivers, and consumers—and discuss how we can act together to protect safe access to cannabinoid medicines.

Join us to learn:

- What’s Happening: A fact-based breakdown of what just happened in Congress.
- What’s Changing: Clear facts, timelines, and what to expect in the months ahead.
- What You Can Do: Actions you can take now—at both the state and federal levels—to prevent disruptions in access and supply.

We’ll answer your questions, discuss real-world impacts, and outline actionable advocacy solutions.

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