To limit the consideration of marijuana use when making an employment suitability or security clearance determination, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Prohibits federal agencies from basing suitability or security clearance determinations solely on an individuals past marijuana use, while excluding marijuana from the definition of controlled substance for clearance purposes.
Who Benefits and How
Federal job applicants and employees with past marijuana use gain protection from automatic disqualification. Security clearance applicants benefit from modernized drug policies. Federal agencies gain access to wider talent pools.
Who Bears the Burden and How
OPM and security agencies must revise suitability determination procedures. Intelligence agencies may need to adjust clearance policies. Traditional drug-free workplace advocates face policy change.
Key Provisions
- OPM cannot base suitability solely on past marijuana use
- Amends Intelligence Reform Act to exclude marijuana from controlled substance definition for clearances
- Applies to fitness determinations for contractor employees
- Modifies both suitability and security clearance processes
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Limits consideration of marijuana use in federal employment suitability and security clearance determinations
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Modernize federal hiring by reducing marijuana-related barriers"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "office"
- → Office of Personnel Management
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act
Has the meaning given in section 731.101 of title 5 CFR
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