Dr. Oz urges senators to reject Budd hemp amendment

The Hill· August 8, 2026

Dr. Mehmet Oz is reportedly lobbying U.S. senators to oppose a hemp-related amendment introduced by Senator Ted Budd. While the specific legislative details of the amendment are not fully disclosed in the brief report, the intervention by a high-profile figure like Oz highlights the ongoing political friction surrounding hemp regulation. This development is significant for the Cannabis & Hemp sector as it signals potential shifts in federal policy that could impact the production and sale of hemp-derived products.

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