Dear Mr. Linn,

Thank you for contacting me about industrial hemp. I am honored to represent you, and I appreciate your active participation in our legislative process.  Your involvement makes democracy work better by helping me more effectively represent you and Illinois' Eighth District.

As you may know, Representative Ron Paul of Texas introduced H.R. 3037, The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2005, in June 2005. This bill would legalize hemp grown for commercial products. Although the production of industrial hemp is prohibited under The Federal Controlled Substances Act-it can be imported into the U.S. At this time, H.R. 3037 is pending before the House Committee on the Judiciary. If this bill comes to the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind.

Thank you again for contacting me about this important issue. I am proud to serve Illinois' Eighth District, and I am committed to working hard for you. Please do not hesitate to write, call, or email if I can ever help you in any way.