Congress has already taken the necessary steps to close the dangerous “hemp loophole.” Now, the House of Representatives has a simple choice: uphold the law and protect children, or grant the intoxicating hemp industry another opportunity to profit from an addiction-for-profit business model.

The Senate recently passed a continuing resolution that would delay implementation of critical restrictions on delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. While the proposed delay is only one month, it is far from harmless. When children’s health and safety are at stake, there is no justification for postponing a law Congress has already passed.

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The loophole dates back to the 2018 farm bill. Congress limited delta-9 THC derived from hemp to a concentration of 0.3% but failed to address other intoxicating cannabinoids, including delta-8 THC. The result was predictable: An entire industry emerged to exploit the gap.

Today, intoxicating hemp products are sold as gummies, drinks, and vapes in common locations such as gas stations and grocery stores. These products are often packaged and marketed to appeal to young people. Children have suffered severe consequences from consuming........

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