The letter below is from Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) to a Vote Hemp supporter in reply to a letter asking her to introduce a Senate version of H.R. 1866, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009.

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)

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April 27, 2011

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting my office. I appreciate hearing from you regarding your views on H.R. 1866, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009 . This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress and it has not yet been reintroduced in the 112th Congress. When it does, I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind.

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Sincerely,
Patty Murray
United States Senator