H.R. 4595: Small and Homestead Independent Producers Act of 2025
This bill, titled the Small and Homestead Independent Producers Act of 2025, seeks to provide legal authority for small cannabis cultivators and manufacturers to ship cannabis and cannabis products through the mail. Below are the key components of the bill:
Shipping Authority
The bill allows small cannabis cultivators and manufacturers, located in states where cannabis cultivation and production is legal, to ship their products. These shipments can be made to individuals within the same state or to individuals in other states where possession of cannabis is legal. The shipping can be done using the United States Postal Service or through private and commercial interstate carriers.
Age Verification Requirements
To ensure compliance with age restrictions, the bill mandates that the postal service and any shipping carriers must verify the age of recipients. Cannabis cannot be delivered to individuals who are under 21 years old, and carriers must confirm age using reliable online services or by checking a valid government-issued ID.
State Law Preemption
The bill clarifies how it interacts with state laws:
- States Where Cannabis is Unlawful: The bill does not override state laws that prohibit all forms of cannabis possession, manufacturing, or distribution.
- States Where Cannabis is Lawful: In states where cannabis is legal, the federal law would override state laws that impede the shipping of cannabis products directly to individuals where it is lawful for them to possess such products.
Amendments to Mail Regulations
The bill also proposes changes to the existing laws regarding the mailing of cannabis. Specifically, it amends Section 1716 of Title 18, United States Code, to permit the mailing of cannabis products in accordance with this bill's provisions.
Definitions
The bill includes definitions important for clarification:
- Cannabis: Defined as marijuana as per the Controlled Substances Act.
- Small Cultivator: A person cultivating cannabis on limited acreage or square footage, depending on the cultivation method.
- Small Manufacturer: A producer of cannabis products with gross annual revenues below $5,000,000.
- Types of Cultivation: Includes outdoor, greenhouse, and indoor cultivation methods, with specific definitions for each.
Effective Date
The provisions of the bill will take effect once cannabis is removed from the list of controlled substances and once federal penalties for its manufacturing, distribution, or possession are eliminated.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jul. 22, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jul. 22, 2025 | 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. |
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