420 with CNW — Senator Introduces Legislation to Remove Cannabis Use as Barrier to Federal Jobs

July 29, 2024 15:25:00

new piece of legislation has been introduced by Senator Gary Peters (D) that aims to alter the way federal agencies evaluate prior cannabis use when determining eligibility for security clearances and employment. The bill, titled the Dismantling Outdated Obstacles & Barriers to Individual Employment (DOOBIE) Act, was proposed on July 11, 2024.

The measure is designed to ensure that previous cannabis use does not negatively impact a person’s eligibility for federal jobs. Currently, federal law still prohibits cannabis users from…

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