Search Results: keywords:"controlled substance"

  • S. 4711 — To limit the consideration of marijuana use when making an employment suitability or security clearance determination, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:2,216

    The DOOBIE Act of 2024 aims to change how past marijuana use is considered in government employment and security clearance processes. The bill prohibits making decisions on employment suitability or security clearance eligibility solely based on an individual's past use of...

    Simple Explanation

    The DOOBIE Act of 2024 is a plan to stop the government from saying no to a job or special permission just because someone used marijuana before. It makes sure the rules are updated to be fairer and wants to check how these changes might affect safety.

  • H. R. 2578 — To require drug testing for special Government employees, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:582

    H.R. 2578 is a proposed law that requires drug testing for special Government employees in sensitive positions. Before starting their job, these employees must undergo a drug test, and once hired, they will be subject to random drug tests. If someone tests positive for drugs,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 2578 is about making sure special government workers, who have important jobs, take drug tests before and during their work to make sure they’re not using drugs. If they fail a test, they can’t work for at least a year.