u/Plastic_Bunch_1764

I know it’s late, but advocacy doesn’t have business hours. 😭💪🏽

I just finished my official comment and I’m sharing it only as a guide/reference. Please do not copy and paste it or use my personal statement; duplicate comments can weaken credibility rather than help.

The most important thing is to answer the questions HHS is actually asking and lead with science, data, and research. Personal testimony absolutely matters, but it should support your argument—not lead replace it.

You do not need to spend hours researching like I did, or make your statement as lengthy as mine. As long as your comment is strong, personalized, and research-based.

If we do this right and submit strong, science-based, research-backed comments, I genuinely think we give ourselves a much better chance of influencing the outcome.

MAKE THEM ADDRESS THE SCIENCE—NOT THE STIGMA ‼️

Respectfully, it’s a lot harder to push the whole “junkies looking for a fix” stigma when the comment section suddenly looks like everyone earned a PhD, medical degree, or research fellowship overnight. 😭📚✨

If you need assistance, or are interested in a tool that aids in organizing and submitting a research-based statement with references, easier and more efficient than ever—PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT!

We fought for more time—now let’s use it wisely. You have until September 10, so don’t rush. One thoughtful, relevant comment is worth far more than thousands that miss the point.

Let’s do this RIGHT. 💪🏽❤️‍🩹

I know it’s late, but advocacy doesn’t have business hours. 😭💪🏽

I just finished my official comment and I’m sharing it only as a guide/reference. Please do not copy and paste it or use my personal statement; duplicate comments can weaken credibility rather than help.

The most important thing is to answer the questions HHS is actually asking and lead with science, data, and research. Personal testimony absolutely matters, but it should support your argument—not lead replace it.

You do not need to spend hours researching like I did, or make your statement as lengthy as mine. As long as your comment is strong, personalized, and research-based.

If we do this right and submit strong, science-based, research-backed comments, I genuinely think we give ourselves a much better chance of influencing the outcome.

MAKE THEM ADDRESS THE SCIENCE—NOT THE STIGMA ‼️

Respectfully, it’s a lot harder to push the whole “junkies looking for a fix” stigma when the comment section suddenly looks like everyone earned a PhD, medical degree, or research fellowship overnight. 😭📚✨

If you need assistance, or are interested in a tool that aids in organizing and submitting a research-based statement with references, easier and more efficient than ever—PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT!

We fought for more time—now let’s use it wisely. You have until September 10, so don’t rush. One thoughtful, relevant comment is worth far more than thousands that miss the point.

Let’s do this RIGHT. 💪🏽❤️‍🩹

After speaking with a Congressman for nearly an hour and dedicating another 8+ hours to researching, reviewing, and putting together the PDF of priority representatives to contact, I’ve now received a handful of callbacks from offices asking for “more information.”

That matters. It means they ARE listening. They DO care. And our calls ARE getting their attention.
But we are NOT done yet.

Tomorrow, I HIGHLY encourage everyone to take just 20–30 minutes out of their day to contact every representative on this list. Leave a message with their secretary or on their voicemail and use the talking points provided. You don’t need to give a speech—you just need to make your voice heard.

The more people who call, the harder this becomes to ignore. Representatives need to see that this issue matters to a significant number of people and that there is real urgency behind it. One call can be dismissed. Hundreds or thousands of calls become a political issue they have to pay attention to.

We can’t assume our representatives know how strongly people feel unless we tell them. Enough of us have to put in the work, make the calls, and give them a reason to act.

📞 IMPORTANT: Rep. Paul and Rep. Sanders have extremely short voicemail limits, so I created a 30-second script specifically for their offices. Speak clearly, but move quickly!

I highly recommend personalizing the message a little—rearrange the wording, add something of your own, and make it sound like you. We don’t want every message to appear identical or come across as spam, because genuine effort and individuality make a much stronger impact.

We’ve already proven that these calls are reaching people.

Now we need EVERYONE to do their part. Keep calling. Keep speaking up. Keep the pressure on. Our voices are being heard. 📢‼️

After speaking with a Congressman for nearly an hour and dedicating another 8+ hours to researching, reviewing, and putting together the PDF of priority representatives to contact, I’ve now received a handful of callbacks from offices asking for “more information.”

That matters. It means they ARE listening. They DO care. And our calls ARE getting their attention.
But we are NOT done yet.

Tomorrow, I HIGHLY encourage everyone to take just 20–30 minutes out of their day to contact every representative on this list. Leave a message with their secretary or on their voicemail and use the talking points provided. You don’t need to give a speech—you just need to make your voice heard.

The more people who call, the harder this becomes to ignore. Representatives need to see that this issue matters to a significant number of people and that there is real urgency behind it. One call can be dismissed. Hundreds or thousands of calls become a political issue they have to pay attention to.

We can’t assume our representatives know how strongly people feel unless we tell them. Enough of us have to put in the work, make the calls, and give them a reason to act.

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📞 IMPORTANT: Rep. Paul and Rep. Sanders have extremely short voicemail limits, so I created a 30-second script specifically for their offices. Speak clearly, but move quickly!

I highly recommend personalizing the message a little—rearrange the wording, add something of your own, and make it sound like you. We don’t want every message to appear identical or come across as spam, because genuine effort and individuality make a much stronger impact.

We’ve already proven that these calls are reaching people.

Now we need EVERYONE to do their part. Keep calling. Keep speaking up. Keep the pressure on. Our voices are being heard. 📢‼️

As many of you know, I was able to secure a 40+ minute phone call with a Congressman who has publicly supported 7-OH and spoken out against the unfair demonization of the substance. With his guidance, along with hours of independent research, I spent over 6 hours putting together an OFFICIAL priority legislative contact list excluding the Congressman who has already committed to advocating on our behalf.
WE HAVE 24 HOURS (or until an official announcement is made) ‼️

Every single one of us needs to call as many legislators as possible—and encourage our family, friends, coworkers, employees, neighbors, and anyone else willing to help to do the same.

This is NOT a random list. There are nearly 500 members of Congress, and these are the legislators who are more likely to hear our concerns based on their past support for kratom AND alkaloids, harm reduction, sensible regulation over prohibition, individual liberty, or science-based policymaking.

In 2016, the kratom community secured 51 legislators to oppose the federal ban. There is no reason we can’t achieve the same if everyone does their part.

Use the call script, speak with the staff member if someone answers, or leave a 30-second voicemail and move on to the next office. It’s that simple. Most of us can get through 15–20 offices in 30 minutes or less—less time than many of us spend scrolling Reddit or vendor chats. This is our last opportunity to make our voices heard where they matter most.

Let’s respectfully flood these offices with calls over the next 24 hours, or until an announcement is made*. Be polite, be professional, and let them know why preserving access to safer, regulated alternatives matters.*
I’ve been told we still have a real opportunity here, and every legislator we bring to our side improves our chances.

We can do this. Please repost this, share it everywhere, and get as many people involved as possible.
If everyone commits to calling at least the priority list, we give ourselves the best possible chance at securing an extension. And for the overachievers and dedicated advocates—if we can work through the entire list together, we’ll know we truly left everything on the table.
Now let’s get to work. 📞🇺🇸

As many of you know, I was able to secure a 40+ minute phone call with a Congressman who has publicly supported 7-OH and spoken out against the unfair demonization of the substance. With his guidance, along with hours of independent research, I spent over 6 hours putting together an OFFICIAL priority legislative contact list excluding the Congressman who has already committed to advocating on our behalf.
WE HAVE 24 HOURS. ‼️

Every single one of us needs to call as many legislators as possible—and encourage our family, friends, coworkers, employees, neighbors, and anyone else willing to help to do the same.

This is NOT a random list. There are nearly 500 members of Congress, and these are the legislators who are more likely to hear our concerns based on their past support for kratom, harm reduction, sensible regulation over prohibition, individual liberty, or science-based policymaking.

In 2016, the kratom community secured 51 legislators to oppose the federal ban. There is no reason we can’t achieve the same if everyone does their part.
Use the call script, speak with the staff member if someone answers, or leave a 30-second voicemail and move on to the next office. It’s that simple. Most of us can get through 15–20 offices in 30 minutes or less—less time than many of us spend scrolling Reddit or vendor chats. This is our last opportunity to make our voices heard where they matter most.

Let’s respectfully flood these offices with calls over the next 24 hours or until an announcement is made. Be polite, be professional, and let them know why preserving access to safer, regulated alternatives matters.
I’ve been told we still have a real opportunity here, and every legislator we bring to our side improves our chances.

We can do this. Please repost this, share it everywhere, and get as many people involved as possible.
If everyone commits to calling at least the priority list, we give ourselves the best possible chance at securing an extension. And for the overachievers and dedicated advocates—if we can work through the entire list together, we’ll know we truly left everything on the table.
Now let’s get to work. 📞🇺🇸

As many of you know, I was able to secure a 40+ minute phone call with a Congressman who has publicly supported 7-OH and spoken out against the unfair demonization of the substance. With his guidance, along with hours of independent research, I spent over 6 hours putting together an OFFICIAL priority legislative contact list excluding the Congressman who has already committed to advocating on our behalf.

WE HAVE 24 HOURS. ‼️

Every single one of us needs to call as many legislators as possible—and encourage our family, friends, coworkers, employees, neighbors, and anyone else willing to help to do the same.

This is NOT a random list. There are nearly 500 members of Congress, and these are the legislators who are more likely to hear our concerns based on their past support for kratom, harm reduction, sensible regulation over prohibition, individual liberty, or science-based policymaking.

In 2016, the kratom community secured 51 legislators to oppose the federal ban. There is no reason we can’t achieve the same if everyone does their part.
Use the call script, speak with the staff member if someone answers, or leave a 30-second voicemail and move on to the next office. It’s that simple. Most of us can get through 15–20 offices in 30 minutes or less—less time than many of us spend scrolling Reddit or vendor chats. This is our last opportunity to make our voices heard where they matter most.

Let’s respectfully flood these offices with calls over the next 24 hours or until an announcement is made. Be polite, be professional, and let them know why preserving access to safer, regulated alternatives matters.
I’ve been told we still have a real opportunity here, and every legislator we bring to our side improves our chances.

We can do this. Please repost this, share it everywhere, and get as many people involved as possible.
If everyone commits to calling at least the priority list, we give ourselves the best possible chance at securing an extension. And for the overachievers and dedicated advocates—if we can work through the entire list together, we’ll know we truly left everything on the table.
Now let’s get to work. 📞🇺🇸

****UPDATED LIST FEATURED**** PLEASE READ DESCRIPTIONS ADDED AT BOTTOM OF POST AS WELL

Don’t forget to get those calls in to the reps guys!

The first screenshot features a template of what you can say—just keep it simple! Let them know people are ready to vote officials out over how they respond to this because 7oh is NOT an imminent danger to public safety

As much as I hate bipartisan politics, this could work in our favor. If the rep has spoken out about Trump before, you can mention the inherent corruption and paper trail of Republican Party donations/investments/ties to RFK & Republican Party. Offer to email them the supporting documents!

This is not random reps, each rep was selected by carefully viewing public voting records, donations to harm reduction campaigns (passing out alcohol pads, clean needles etc), and those who have spoken up against Trump and the Republican agendas.

THE REPS DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN YOUR STATE! This is about strategy-not geography

The Utah reps recently voted yes to keep Kratom AND extracts legal—that’s why they were featured

THERE ARE ALMOST 500 REPS WE ONLY NEED 50 TO SECURE THIS WIN LIKE KRATOM IN 2016 SO EVERYONE HAS TO DO THEIR PART ‼️

Here’s an example—

This list identifies state legislators whose public records include support for harm-reduction or
public-health approaches and public criticism of Trump administration policies.

1. Sen Scott Weiner California

Authored legislation to authorize overdose-prevention programs, including supervised-consumption sites. He is also one of the most outspoken state-level critics of Trump and has recently accused the administration of politically interfering with healthcare.

(415)557-1300

2. Sen Gustavo Rivera NY

Chairs the New York Senate Health Committee. He specifically denounced Trump-administration funding actions that threatened addiction treatment, overdose prevention and harm-reduction programs.

(718)993-2034

3. Rep Julie Fahey OR

High-value leadership contact. Her office promoted a healthcare package containing 10 million for overdose-prevention harm-reduction programs, and she has publicly condemned Trump’s healthcare and budget policies

(503)986-1414

4. Sen Julian Cyr MA

A useful Massachusetts public-health contact and member of Senate leadership. His office would be especially relevant for an argument centered on regulation, overdose prevention and preserving safer alternatives rather than prohibition.

(617)722-1570

5. Sen Rob Wagner OR

Oregon Senate leadership gives him leverage beyond a normal district legislator. Oregon’s Democratic legislative leadership has actively opposed Trump-related federal healthcare cuts, while the state has funded overdose-prevention and harm-reduction programs.

(503)986-1600

If you’re shy or don’t like speaking on the phone, leave a voicemail. Most numbers will lead you to a secretary or voicemail—a voicemail is better than an email. Their secretary will let them know they are being flooded with calls about this issue, and they need to act quickly. THEY WILL GET THE MESSAGE ANYWAYS!

We ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT! The comment section closes tonight, but they have until August 4th to call in for us. THEY ARE OUR BEST BET AT AN EXTENSION or THE BAN BEING OVERTURNED!

****UPDATED LIST FEATURED**** PLEASE READ DESCRIPTIONS ADDED AT BOTTOM OF POST AS WELL

Don’t forget to get those calls in to the reps guys!

The first screenshot features a template of what you can say—just keep it simple! Let them know people are ready to vote officials out over how they respond to this because 7oh is NOT an imminent danger to public safety

As much as I hate bipartisan politics, this could work in our favor. If the rep has spoken out about Trump before, you can mention the inherent corruption and paper trail of Republican Party donations/investments/ties to RFK & Republican Party. Offer to email them the supporting documents!

This is not random reps, each rep was selected by carefully viewing public voting records, donations to harm reduction campaigns (passing out alcohol pads, clean needles etc), and those who have spoken up against Trump and the Republican agendas.

THE REPS DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN YOUR STATE! This is about strategy-not geography

The Utah reps recently voted yes to keep Kratom AND extracts legal—that’s why they were featured

THERE ARE ALMOST 500 REPS WE ONLY NEED 50 TO SECURE THIS WIN LIKE KRATOM IN 2016 SO EVERYONE HAS TO DO THEIR PART ‼️

Here’s an example—

This list identifies state legislators whose public records include support for harm-reduction or
public-health approaches and public criticism of Trump administration policies.

1. Sen Scott Weiner California

Authored legislation to authorize overdose-prevention programs, including supervised-consumption sites. He is also one of the most outspoken state-level critics of Trump and has recently accused the administration of politically interfering with healthcare.

(415)557-1300

2. Sen Gustavo Rivera NY

Chairs the New York Senate Health Committee. He specifically denounced Trump-administration funding actions that threatened addiction treatment, overdose prevention and harm-reduction programs.

(718)993-2034

3. Rep Julie Fahey OR

High-value leadership contact. Her office promoted a healthcare package containing 10 million for overdose-prevention harm-reduction programs, and she has publicly condemned Trump’s healthcare and budget policies

(503)986-1414

4. Sen Julian Cyr MA

A useful Massachusetts public-health contact and member of Senate leadership. His office would be especially relevant for an argument centered on regulation, overdose prevention and preserving safer alternatives rather than prohibition.

(617)722-1570

5. Sen Rob Wagner OR

Oregon Senate leadership gives him leverage beyond a normal district legislator. Oregon’s Democratic legislative leadership has actively opposed Trump-related federal healthcare cuts, while the state has funded overdose-prevention and harm-reduction programs.

(503)986-1600

If you’re shy or don’t like speaking on the phone, leave a voicemail. Most numbers will lead you to a secretary or voicemail—a voicemail is better than an email. Their secretary will let them know they are being flooded with calls about this issue, and they need to act quickly. THEY WILL GET THE MESSAGE ANYWAYS!

We ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT! The comment section closes tonight, but they have until August 4th to call in for us. THEY ARE OUR BEST BET AT AN EXTENSION or THE BAN BEING OVERTURNED!

I’ve put together a strategic outreach list of state representatives and senators who I believe may be among the most receptive to our cause. You do NOT have to call representatives from your own state. This effort is about strategy, not geography.

This list was compiled by reviewing factors such as voting records, public positions, support for harm-reduction initiatives, and other publicly available information that may indicate a greater likelihood of considering our concerns. I also included a brief introduction at the beginning of the packet.

The first page contains the legislators I believe should be the highest priority. Even if they aren’t from your state, they’re included because they have records related to protecting kratom and extracts in their state, supporting harm-reduction efforts, or taking positions that suggest they may be open to evidence-based regulation over prohibition.

I also compiled a second list with representatives from all 50 states. Every state has dozens—or even hundreds—of legislators, so I selected ONE individual based on strategy rather than trying to include everyone.

As a bonus, I reviewed a recent Utah bill and identified the representatives that voted in favor of keeping Kratom and extracts legal. Even if you’re not in Utah, these reps are worth calling as they are more likely to call in for us.

BONUS: As much as I dislike bipartisan politics, if you’re contacting a Democratic representative, you may want to mention the publicly available paper trail involving the AKA, Feel Free, and donations or political ties connected to Republican organizations. Explain that these relationships raise questions about whether financial interests, not public safety concerns, may be influencing efforts to support a federal ban.

Emphasize that prohibition driven by market interests rather than science, creates a greater threat to public safety by pushing consumers toward an unregulated illicit market and undermining harm-reduction efforts. Offer to email the representative’s office the relevant articles, campaign finance records, and supporting documentation so they can review the evidence for themselves.

In 2016 when the Kratom ban was overturned, 51 state representatives called in to stop the ban. We have almost 500 representatives across America, there’s no reason 7 has ZERO. The comments close tonight, but the work is not done. EVERYONE NEEDS TO CALL THEIR REPS AND ASK THEM TO CALL BEFORE AUGUST 5TH ‼️

I’ve put together a strategic outreach list of state representatives and senators who I believe may be among the most receptive to our cause. You do NOT have to call representatives from your own state. This effort is about strategy, not geography.

This list was compiled by reviewing factors such as voting records, public positions, support for harm-reduction initiatives, and other publicly available information that may indicate a greater likelihood of considering our concerns. I also included a brief introduction at the beginning of the packet.

The first page contains the representativesI believe should be the highest priority. Even if they aren’t from your state, they’re included because they have records related to protecting kratom and extracts in their state, supporting harm-reduction efforts, or taking positions that suggest they may be open to evidence-based regulation over prohibition.

As a bonus, I reviewed a recent Utah bill and identified representatives that voted in favor of keeping Kratom and extracts legal. Even if you’re not in Utah, it’s worth contacting at least 3. I have listed them in the last document, ranked by priority.

BONUS: As much as I dislike bipartisan politics, if you’re contacting a Democratic representative, you may want to mention the publicly available paper trail involving the AKA, Feel Free, and donations or political ties connected to Republican organizations. Explain that these relationships raise questions about whether financial interests, not public safety concerns, may be influencing efforts to support a federal ban.

Emphasize that prohibition driven by market interests rather than science, creates a greater threat to public safety by pushing consumers toward an unregulated illicit market and undermining harm-reduction efforts. Offer to email the representative’s office the relevant articles, campaign finance records, and supporting documentation so they can review the evidence for themselves.

PLEASE CALL AS MANY REPS AS YOU CAN! You can easily call a handful of reps in under 10 minutes and leave a message with their secretary, or a voicemail. WE ARE DAYS AWAY FROM AUGUST 5th SO WE NEED TO CALL!

The AKA and its minions are stalking Reddit, vendor chats, and websites, doing everything they can to get 7-OH banned. They’re submitting letters to the DEA and HHS in an attempt to undermine 7-OH and the lobbying efforts of consumers and businesses, using many of the same tactics we saw in 2016 when kratom itself was facing a federal scheduling attempt.

Why wouldn’t vendors offer discounts SPECIFICALLY to the customers who are actually fighting to protect their business and this community? Their livelihoods are on the line. It makes perfect sense to reward loyal customers who are advocating, stocking up responsibly, and preparing to taper if the worst happens.

I’ve also noticed an overwhelming number of identical stories across Facebook from bot accounts claiming 7-OH “ruined their lives.” Obviously coordinated efforts by the AKA repeating the same talking points, demonizing the extracts while praising Kratom. At the same time, there are organized efforts encouraging people to submit comments supporting the ban.

This isn’t about public safety—it’s about market share and profit. That’s why SR is also being targeted. The expectation is if alternatives disappear, consumers will have fewer options and be forced to chug grams of nasty, green slush daily or MIT.

These are only a handful of brands directly involved, but there are many others. Vote with your wallet and support the companies that stood with consumers. If you believe a company worked against this community, remember that after all of this is over and if you do return to Kratom/MIT, make sure it’s not through any of their listed affiliates.

Most importantly, be mindful of what you post. Assume everything shared publicly is being monitored closely on every side of this issue. Fear-mongering, encouraging irresponsible behavior, or posting content that further stigmatizes these products only gives opponents more ammunition.

Keep submitting those statements. There are only 3 days left to make your voice heard. Stay organized, stay respectful, and keep fighting. 💪🏼

https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/HHS-OASH-2026-0232-0001

The AKA and its minions are stalking Reddit, vendor chats, and websites, doing everything they can to get 7-OH banned. They’re submitting letters to the DEA and HHS in an attempt to undermine 7-OH and the lobbying efforts of consumers and businesses, using many of the same tactics we saw in 2016 when kratom itself was facing a federal scheduling attempt.

Why wouldn’t vendors offer discounts SPECIFICALLY to the customers who are actually fighting to protect their business and this community? Their livelihoods are on the line. It makes perfect sense to reward loyal customers who are advocating, stocking up responsibly, and preparing to taper if the worst happens.

I’ve also noticed an overwhelming number of identical stories across Facebook from bot accounts claiming 7-OH “ruined their lives.” Obviously coordinated efforts by the AKA repeating the same talking points, demonizing the extracts while praising Kratom. At the same time, there are organized efforts encouraging people to submit comments supporting the ban.

This isn’t about public safety—it’s about market share and profit. That’s why SR is also being targeted. The expectation is if alternatives disappear, consumers will have fewer options and be forced to chug grams of nasty, green slush daily or MIT.

These are only a handful of brands directly involved, but there are many others. Vote with your wallet and support the companies that stood with consumers. If you believe a company worked against this community, remember that after all of this is over and if you do return to Kratom/MIT, make sure it’s not through any of their listed affiliates.

Most importantly, be mindful of what you post. Assume everything shared publicly is being monitored closely on every side of this issue. Fear-mongering, encouraging irresponsible behavior, or posting content that further stigmatizes these products only gives opponents more ammunition.

Keep submitting those statements. There are only 3 days left to make your voice heard. Stay organized, stay respectful, and keep fighting. 💪🏼

https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/HHS-OASH-2026-0232-0001