Rep. Pete Sessions objects to continuing resolution over added hemp/THC provisions

Sep 2, 2026

On Washington Journal, Rep. Pete Sessions said he voted against the continuing resolution because the Senate altered hemp provisions to allow THC products, creating a temporary window he believes would revive the industry and harm schools and public safety.

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Representative Pete Sessions, R-Texas, told Washington Journal he voted against the continuing resolution because Senate edits to the bill changed hemp rules in ways he said would ‘‘come alive’’ the market for THC-derived products.

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