Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4849

119th Congress

Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

EARL BLUMENAUER

D - OR

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would allow hemp and hemp-derived ingredients, such as cannabidiol (CBD), to be included in food and dietary supplements. Currently, the sale of these products is restricted due to regulations around drugs. If passed, this bill would lift those restrictions and let companies legally sell foods and supplements containing hemp-derived substances.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow hemp and hemp-derived ingredients, such as cannabidiol (CBD), to be included in food and dietary supplements. Currently, the sale of these products is restricted due to regulations around drugs. If passed, this bill would lift those restrictions and let companies legally sell foods and supplements containing hemp-derived substances.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act This bill allows hemp and hemp-derived ingredients to be included in food and dietary supplements. Current law prohibits, with limited exceptions, the sale of food and dietary supplements that contain an ingredient that is an active ingredient in (1) an approved drug, or (2) a drug for which there have been substantial and publicly known clinical investigations. This bill exempts hemp and hemp-derived ingredients, such as hemp-derived cannabidiol, from this prohibition. The Food and Drug Administration may establish labeling and packaging requirements for such foods and dietary supplements.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows hemp and hemp-derived ingredients like CBD to be used in food and dietary supplements
Exempts hemp and hemp-derived products from current restrictions around drugs
Gives the FDA authority to set labeling and packaging requirements for these products

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would open up the market for companies to produce and sell a wider range of hemp-infused foods, drinks, and supplements. Consumers would have greater access to these products, which some believe have health benefits. The change could also boost the hemp industry and create new economic opportunities, particularly for farmers and producers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Alternative treatments

Food supply, safety, and labeling

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4849, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4849