Hearings, Meetings & Events
Kratom Congressional Briefing
Congressional Briefing on FDA 7OH Action, Kratom, and Consumer Protection Legislation
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM*
Location: Capitol Visitor Center – SVC 203-02
Members of Congress, staff, and stakeholders are invited to a Congressional Briefing to better understand the recent HHS and FDA scheduling recommendation on 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7OH) and why this action does not target natural kratom plant products.
This important briefing will:
Clarify the distinction between kratom and concentrated 7OH products.
Explain how the Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act will complement FDA and DEA activity, close regulatory gaps, and ensure robust consumer protections.
Provide scientific and policy context to a complex and nuanced issue that impacts millions of American consumers.
Expert presenters will share how this balanced framework ensures public safety while respecting consumer access to natural kratom products.
Please mark your calendars and join us for this timely and informative discussion.
* Lunch will be provided
Join the IPHA at NCSL
IPHA will be co-presenting with the American Kratom Association at the National Conference for State Legislators. This is the premiere annual event for connecting with State Representatives and policy makers.
NCSL is bringing the Legislative Summit back to Boston! Join us Aug. 4-6 to connect with legislators and staff from across the nation at an event jam-packed with great speakers, eye-opening policy sessions and after-hours experiences at some of Boston’s coolest venues. Help NCSL celebrate its 50th anniversary in style.
DeKalb, IL Hearing on Kratom
Meeting on Monday 6/23 at 6:00 PM includes ordinance that is recommended for approval prohibiting the sale of Kratom
DeKalb Public Library Yusunas Meeting Room 309 Oak Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115
two opportunities to speak
During Public Participation-open to everyone
Right before Council discusses item-must fill out a "Speaker Request" Form
Can email the form to ruth.scott@cityofdekalb.com before 4pm CT
Fill out in person before meeting begins, obtain form from Ruth Scott (city clerk)
If you can't attend in person, email testimonials to the city council before 4pm CT: ruth.scott@cityofdekalb.com
Constituency of Consequence: Keeping Kratom Legal and Safe in Kentucky
Saturday June 21 2025, 2pm
Capital Plaza Hotel: 405 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort, KY 40601
This meeting will focus on organizing and coordinating a response from Kentucky advocates following a recent social media post by the Montgomery County Health Department that shared inaccurate information about kratom. Don't let KY fall to epidemic of local bans!
Join us to learn how to effectively educate and inform local government leaders about the difference between 7OH and kratom and Kentucky's Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
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