A provision inside the federal bill to end the government shutdown would also make hemp-derived THC products federally illegal, threatening one of the fastest-growing beverage trends in the U.S. In Minnesota, craft brewers say THC seltzers have been a lifeline -- keeping their businesses afloat after the pandemic. But if this language becomes law, drinks like “Flavor Pixels” from Insight Brewing could vanish nationwide. Supporters of the measure say Congress never meant to legalize THC from hemp. Industry leaders call it government overreach that could wipe out breweries built around hemp-based drinks. The Senate passed the deal 76–24; if the House keeps the same language, the change would take effect in one year. wwltv.com/article/news/nation-world/hemp-ban-budget-bill/507-de57d03d-14e8-4426-b7e0-93c9b12b7529 #GovernmentShutdown #CongressBill #FederalLaw #USPolitics #Economy2025 #NewsExplainer