The letter below is from Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison to a Vote Hemp supporter in reply to a letter asking her to introduce a Senate version of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009.

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX)

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July 14, 2010

Dear Friend:

Thank you for contacting me regarding Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009. I welcome your thoughts and comments.

On April 2, 2009, Representatives Ron Paul (R-TX) and Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced H.R. 1866, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009. This legislation would remove restrictions on the cultivation of non-psychoactive industrial hemp and would exclude industrial hemp from the definition of "marijuana". This legislation has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. Should this legislation come for consideration before the Senate, I will keep your thoughts in mind.

America's heritage is as a nation of farmers, and agriculture remains essential to our prosperity. I have worked hard to ensure that federal legislation meets the needs of our farmers and ranchers.

I appreciate hearing from you, and I hope you will not hesitate to contact me on any issue that is important to you.

Sincerely,
Kay Bailey Hutchison
United States Senator

284 Russell Senate Office Building
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