The DOOBIE Act: Limiting Marijuana Use as a Barrier to Federal Employment
December 19, 2024
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The Frame
This bill would remove a common disqualifying factor for federal job applicants and seekers, potentially expanding the pool of eligible candidates for government roles.
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Federal job applicants
Their past marijuana use would no longer be a sole basis for disqualification from federal employment or security clearances.
Federal agencies
They must update their hiring and security clearance criteria to comply with the new limitations on considering marijuana use.
Last recorded activity December 19, 2024.
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Why It Matters
This bill would remove a common disqualifying factor for federal job applicants and seekers, potentially expanding the pool of eligible candidates for government roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill legalize marijuana?
Does this apply to all federal jobs?
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Modernization of Security Standards
The bill represents a formal legislative attempt to decouple historical drug use from modern security clearance and employment suitability assessments.
Analysis Score
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- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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