Congress Tries to Block Rescheduling & Ban Delta‑8! What It Means for Americans
- OMNI Medical
- Sep 7
- 2 min read
Big moves are underway in D.C., and they’re not what most cannabis patients were hoping for. This week’s Marijuana Monday: WDUT dives into two controversial developments—both of which could seriously impact access to safe, legal medical marijuana across Florida and beyond.
⚖️ 1. Congress Votes to Stop DOJ from Rescheduling Cannabis
Lawmakers in the House Appropriations Subcommittee just advanced a spending bill with a surprise twist: Section 607 would block the Department of Justice from using any federal funds to reschedule or de-schedule cannabis—even if the science supports it.
This would directly interfere with the nation's push to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I (alongside heroin) to a more accurate classification. And it would stop progress cold. David Koyle, CEO OMNI Medical Services
🔎 Why This Matters:
Rescheduling could expand research, reduce stigma, and increase insurance coverage.
Blocking it keeps MMJ patients locked into an outdated federal framework—even in legal states like Florida.
Political tug-of-war continues while patients wait for progress.
🌿 2. Feds Also Target Delta‑8, THCa, and Hemp THC Loophole
In another provision buried in the agriculture spending bill,
Congress is looking to redefine hemp to include “total THC”—effectively banning popular cannabinoids like Delta‑8, Delta‑10, and THCa if they exceed trace levels. This is regressive for patients and American businesses. David Koyle, CEO OMNI Medical Services
This “loophole closure” has massive implications for patients using legal hemp-derived products outside the dispensary system.
🔎 Why This Matters:
Delta-8 and THCa are widely used by patients for pain, anxiety, and sleep.
If redefined, they’d become federally illegal overnight—even if legal at the state level.
Patients relying on hemp as a workaround would be forced into state MMJ programs—or left behind.
🧠 WDUT? What Do U Think?
Should Congress override science and agency rulemaking?
Does banning Delta‑8 help protect consumers—or just shrink access?
Drop us a comment or reply on socials. You shape the conversation.
✅ What Florida Patients Should Do Now
Federal uncertainty is rising—but OMNI Medical Services remains strong.
Take these steps to stay ahead:
🔄 Renew or apply for your MMJ card now: https://www.omnidoctors.com/services-booking-online
💬 Talk to your provider about switching from hemp-based products to regulated MMJ options.
🧠 Stay informed with OMNI’s Marijuana Mondays — every week we break down WDUT so you never miss what matters.
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