CBD Regulation Bill Filed In US House Again; VMS In Pre-Tax Savings Accounts In First Senate Vote
Executive Summary
Hemp-Derived CBD bill either provides exact solution US needs for lawful use of cannabinoids as dietary ingredients or falls well short, depending on the trade group. Legislation to expand health savings accounts to include vitamin, mineral and supplement products reached Senate floor vote before failing.
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