SIVA Capital Report Challenges Congress’s Hemp Debate with Seven Competing Interests
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- SIVA Capital, an operator-led private investment and advisory firm, has released a 73-page report that challenges the current debate in Congress regarding hemp and cannabis markets. The report argues that the ongoing discussion overlooks a fundamental issue: the diverse interests of various constituencies involved in the industry, and treating them as one could have lasting regulatory and economic consequences.
It examines what each group stands to gain or lose under competing legislative proposals.
The report scrutinizes economic claims influencing the debate, including a widely cited $28 billion hemp-market estimate based on modeled demand rather than verified sales. It also questions whether employment, tax revenue, and business closure projections accurately reflect the industries affected.
The report proposes a targeted alternative: allowing the December loophole closure to proceed, repairing restrictions on legitimate non-intoxicating CBD products, and establishing a narrowly defined, state-controlled pathway for THC beverages using existing adult beverage infrastructure.
As Congress approaches a December 11 deadline that could reshape the nation’s hemp and cannabis markets, this report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the diverse interests at play. The deadline is significant because it could determine the future regulatory framework for these industries, impacting a wide range of stakeholders.
The report highlights that the December 11 deadline is crucial for the industry, as it could reshape the regulatory landscape. It also notes that the $28 billion hemp-market estimate is based on modeled demand rather than verified sales, and questions the accuracy of employment, tax revenue, and business closure projections.
In summary, the report underscores the need for Congress to consider the diverse interests of various stakeholders in the hemp and cannabis markets. It calls for a targeted approach to regulation that addresses the specific needs of different groups, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. The report is available for review at sivacap.com/the-farm-bill-legalized-a-crop-nobody-regulated-the-product.