Bills · HR 4595
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4595Crime and Law Enforcement
Small and Homestead Independent Producers Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 22· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it lays the groundwork for how a future legal cannabis market could function for small businesses, especially concerning interstate commerce. If passed and if cannabis is eventually removed from the federal Controlled Substances Act, it would create a federal framework for small producers to access a national market, potentially boosting local economies in states with legal cannabis.
Without this bill, even if cannabis were federally legalized, small producers might still face significant hurdles in shipping their products across state lines due to varying state laws and federal mail restrictions. This legislation aims to provide a clear pathway, offering more choices for consumers and new opportunities for small cannabis businesses to grow, rather than being confined to their home state's market.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows small cannabis cultivators and manufacturers to ship their products via mail (USPS or private carriers) between states where it's legal for both producer and recipient.
This provision would open up interstate commerce for small cannabis businesses, allowing them to reach a broader customer base and compete beyond their local markets.
PROVISION 02
Requires age verification for all cannabis deliveries, ensuring the recipient is 21 or older using reliable online services or government ID.
This ensures that legal cannabis sales and shipments adhere to age restrictions, similar to alcohol and tobacco, protecting minors.
PROVISION 03
Clarifies that the bill only takes effect when cannabis is removed from the federal list of controlled substances and federal criminal penalties are eliminated.
This crucial clause means the bill has no immediate practical impact; its implementation is entirely dependent on a separate, major federal policy change regarding cannabis legality.
PROVISION 04
Defines "small cultivator" based on cultivation area (e.g., 1 acre outdoor, 5,000 sq ft indoor) and "small manufacturer" by gross annual revenue (under $5 million).
These definitions are critical for identifying which businesses would qualify for the shipping authority, specifically targeting smaller, independent operations.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 22
Introduced in House
JUL 22
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4595
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025
House BillHR 4595Crime and Law Enforcement
Small and Homestead Independent Producers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
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